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Heart to Heart® Chinook Caladium

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  • Light Requirement is Full Sun to Full Shade
  • Height 15-20 Inches
  • Width 8-10 Inches
  • Use as a thriller when using in containers
  • Salmon pink leaves sprinkled with orange bits & green edges!

There’s a string of new caladiums on the market that have added sun-lovers to their garden resume. Traditionally grown as shade plants, new caladiums like Heart to Heart Chinook do as well in the sun as they do in the shadows. Heart to Heart Chinook has salmon pink leaves sprinkled with orange bits and edged in green. The color varies slightly in the shade. Its upright habit, at 15- to 20-inches tall, makes it perfect as a centerpiece or thriller in a container. New for 2021, Heart to Heart Chinook’s beautiful, summer-long foliage does great in landscapes, too, planted as the edge of a border, in clusters of as a stream of salmon-colored plants.

Grown and appreciated for its foliage, Heart to Heart Chinook and other caladiums (C. hortulanum) are heat-tolerant tropical plants. They do not tolerate cold temperatures, so avoid planting them outdoors too early. Pretty much disease free, too much water may cause the plants to rot. Also, some insects, such as snails or slugs, might take a bite or two out of those planted in the ground, so consider using a repellant, if necessary. Although sun and heat tolerant, avoid southern exposure, especially in higher elevations.

Heart to Heart Chinook Caladium Care

Heart to Heart Chinook Caladium is low maintenance. Water when the top inch of the container soil feels dry. In the ground, water as you would other annuals. Sometimes it may be necessary to snip off leaves that die and fall flat. Fertilize according to label directions for tropical plants. In containers, always us a high quality potting mix, which is specially formulated to be lightweight and aid drainage. A bit of caution with caladiums, however. They are toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Caladium is as well known as a houseplant as it is an outdoor plant. Indoors, give it bright light or a sunny window to maintain leaf color. Heart to Heart Chinook and other caladiums like it warm and humid. When summer ends, dig the plant, root ball, foliage and all from the ground and transplant into a pot. If already in a pot, move it indoors after inspecting for insects or disease. Give it a shower before bringing it indoors to wash off insects and give the soil a good drench to wash out any insects there.

Heart to Heart Chinook Caladium Spacing

In a regular 10- or 12-inch container, plant three Chinook Caladiums, set on a triangle. They will grow to fill the pot. Or mix it with other summer annuals in a 12-inch pot or larger. The caladiums also look wonderful in window boxes. In the ground, space 8 to 12 inches apart.

Heart to Heart® Chinook Caladium Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11
Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage
Foliage Color(s) Green, Orange, Pink
Foliage Description: Salmon, Pink and Green
Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
Height Class: Medium
Height: 15-20 Inches
Spread: 8-10 Inches
Spacing: 8-10 Inches
Habit: Upright
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: No
Container Role: Thriller
Use Types: Border Plant, Combinations, Container, Hanging Baskets, Houseplant, Landscape, Mass Planting
Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary
Maintenance: Easy
Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum USPP 27,094
Common Name: Heart to Heart® Chinook Caladium
Other Name(s):
Plant Type: Annual
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU:
CALCKQT

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.