Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Light pink foliage with hot pink veins running to the tips of leaves edged with green describes the Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket plant. The eye catching heart shaped leaves make this plant a unique addition to a container combination. This annual can be grown in full sun to partial shade locations. Grown in zones 10-11, the Bottle Rocket is used for foliage purposes as well as a houseplant.
Bottle Rocket Caladium hortulanum, also known as Fancy Caladium, is an upright medium sized plant that grows 15-20 inches tall. It is a thriller for a container, spreading 10-14 inches. Caladiums are heat tolerant, easily maintained, and need regular watering. It is used as a border plant, container plant, and for mass planting purposes.
Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket Caladium Care
A Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket plant does not like temperatures colder than 50 degrees. It needs warmer humid weather for best growth. It does not need much fertilizer, so fertilize it with ¼ the strength you use for other flowers. Bottle Rockets need moist soil, as wilting can cause it’s leaves to yellow and drop. Deadheading is not necessary.
The bottle Rocket makes a great houseplant. Placing the container near a bright light, in a sunny windowsill, or in a sunroom is ideal.
Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket Caladium Spacing
If planting a Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket in borders or landscape areas, space it 10-14 inches from other plants. When upgrading to a larger container, plant it about ½ inch deeper to ensure the tubers have room to continue growing.
Heart to Heart® Bottle Rocket Caladium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Green, Pink, White |
| Foliage Description: Green and White base with Hot Pink Veins |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 15-20 Inches |
| Spread: 10-14 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-14 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Houseplant, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum 'Bottle Rocket' USPPAF |
| Common Name: Heart to Heart® Bottle Rocket Caladium |
| Other Name(s): Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Elephant Ear, Heart Of Jesus, Angel Wings |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- CALRB
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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