Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
The mottled, colorful foliage and the ability to thrive in sun or shade make the Heart to Heart® 'Flatter Me' Caladium a beautiful annual that will leave an impression for years to come. This Caladium hortulanum has light green foliage that is almost. Bright green splotches near the margins and bright red along the midrib and veining make the foliage sing among a sea of green.
Include this variegated Caladium in a mixed bed or container for consistent and bold colors. Plant it in a border or near a walkway where the ornamental leaves can be admired. Create an impressive mass planting that is leafy, vibrant, and low maintenance. This beauty is heat tolerant, so it continues to look amazing even in the heat of summer. Caladium is deer resistant, so it is unlikely to fall victim to foraging animals.
Heart to Heart® Flatter Me Caladium Care
The Heart to Heart® Flatter Me Caladium is versatile and can comfortably live in sun or shade. Give this leafy annual fertile, moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Keep the soil evenly moist but not dry or soggy. Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Trim damaged or dead foliage as necessary. Remove all growth in the fall after the first frost. Thin growth, transplant into a container and grow this Caladium as a houseplant during the winter.
Heart to Heart® Flatter Me Caladium Spacing
Heart to Heart® Flatter Me Caladium reaches 15 to 20 inches tall and 10 to 14 inches wide. Space plants 10 to 14 inches apart when creating a continuous planting.
Heart to Heart® Flatter Me Caladium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 15 - 20 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 14 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 14 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: Grown for foliage |
| Bloom Period: Grown for foliage |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Pink, White |
| Foliage Description: Pale Green to White base with Darker Green Margins |
| Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Heart to Heart Flatter Me Caladium |
| Other Name(s): Angel wings, Elephant ear |
| Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum 'Flatter Me' |
- SKU:
- CALFM123
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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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 24th |
| 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.