Arno Nehrling ,Caladium Bulbs, SUN LOVER

Thrives in Heat and Humidity Favors sun to partial shade Narrow dark green border and crimson red veins Can grow to 18" to 24" tall Fancy red caladium variety   Mrs. Arno Nehrling caladiums - a new pink variety with narrow dark green border and crimson red veins.  Color continues to change with maturity.  Good for potted plants. Fancy-leaved caladiums are tuberous tropical perennials grown for their broad colorful heart-shaped leaves. The hot-hued 'Fire Chief' has large leaves with rosy centers, magenta veins, pink and cream flecking, and green margins. The extent and patterning of these colors varies widely. The long-stalked leaves arise directly from the rounded tuber, forming an upright clump. All caladiums thrive in warm, fertile, moist soil with good drainage. Their roundish tubers rot in cool damp soil. Like most fancy-leaved hybrids, 'Fire Chief' requires some shade to protect its foliage from sun scorch (in contrast, strap-leaved hybrids have narrower, more sun-tolerant foli