Caladium 'Carolyn whorton'

Caladium x hortulanum

How to grow Caladium 'Carolyn whorton'

  • Dappled Sun

  • High

Start new plantings by dividing clusters of tubers late in winter and before new growth starts. Declining leaves should be removed during the growing season. Maintain a neat bed by mulching and/or removing above ground portions of spent growth.2

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Carolyn whorton is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Carolyn whorton from seed

Transplanting Carolyn whorton

As Carolyn whorton is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Carolyn whorton

Other Names for Caladium 'Carolyn whorton'

Caladium, Fancy Leaf Caladium

Footnotes

1 learn2grow.com/plants/caladium-carolyn-whorton/

2 orlandosentinel.com/features/home/os-maccubbin-plant-profile-caladium-20110724-story.html