Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Bring joy and love to your space with the stunning heart-shaped leaves of this tropical foliage plant. The cherry red leaf centers go darker red as they age. Each leaf is bordered in green. It has an upright habit that grows 15-20 inches tall. ‘Heart’s Delight’ loves morning sun and afternoon shade. Caladiums that can be grown in sun or shade are known as strap leaf caladiums.
Caladiums are native to the Amazon River Basin, so they tolerate heat and love humidity. You can plant them in landscape borders and in containers. Grow ‘Heart’s Delight’ with ferns in a hanging basket for a stunning effect. In its role as a thriller, plant it with impatiens, ferns, and begonias in a combination container.
Heart to Heart® Heart's Delight Caladium Care
Fertilize with ¼ to ½ strength every two weeks. Bear in mind that too much fertilizer will cause the leaves to become greener. No deadheading or pruning is needed. Keep the soil in pots moist; if they dry out, the leaves will turn yellow and drop. In the landscape, this tropical plant likes soil that is at least 60-70 degrees F. In the Northeast it is probably best grown in a container placed in a sunroom or on a warm patio.
‘Heart’s Delight’ makes a great houseplant. It likes bright light or a sunny window. Your outside caladiums can be overwintered by digging and storing the tubers before frost. Store the tubers at 60 degrees F. or warmer. Note: this plant is toxic, so keep it away from children and pets.
Heart to Heart® Heart's Delight Caladium Spacing
Space this caladium 8-10 inches apart. Grow several cultivars together in a landscape bed or in a large container.
Heart to Heart® Heart's Delight Caladium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Green, Red |
| Foliage Description: Cherry Red 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, Container, Houseplant, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum USPP 23,992 |
| Common Name: Heart to Heart® Heart's Delight Caladium |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- CALHD
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.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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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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