Caladium Bicolor 'Burning Heart'


Fiery, passionate, and impossible to ignore! Caladium bicolor 'Burning Heart' ignites any room with its broad, heart-shaped leaves washed in deep bronze-orange, glowing rose-pink, and speckled with gold. This drama-packed cultivar looks like liquid embers captured on soft foliage, adding an unforgettable warmth and tropical blaze to bright indoor spaces.

  • Toxic to pets and children
  • Repot once a year
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Average water
  • Bright, indirect light

About Caladium Bicolor 'Burning Heart'

Origin

Derived from tropical Central and South American species (Caladium bicolor), specifically bred for intense, warm-toned foliage!

Air Purifying

You bet! Its expansive, glowing leaves double as natural air filters to clear out common indoor pollutants.

Toxicity

Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep this fiery stunner elevated and safely away from curious cats, dogs, and toddlers.

How to Identify

As a fancy-leaf selection, it features broad, large heart-shaped leaves with an intense deep bronze-orange to fiery copper-pink face, overlaid with speckles of bright pink and dark burgundy-red veins. It is easily distinguished from pink caladiums like 'Rosebud' or 'Florida Sweetheart' by its unique, warm metallic-bronze tint and deep orange undertones.

Caring for Caladium Bicolor 'Burning Heart'

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist throughout spring and summer growth. Water when the top 20% of soil feels dry, and taper off as autumn approaches.

Light and Placement

Thrives in bright, indirect light! Strong indirect light brings out the richest bronze and copper tones without scorching its leaf surface.

Nutrition

Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer to keep its vibrant leaves emerging big and bold.

Repotting

Plant tubers in spring in a rich, chunky, well-draining potting mix. When foliage dies back in late fall, store the dormant tubers in a warm, dry place.

Pruning and Flowering

Trim away aging or yellowing outer leaves at the base using sharp, clean shears. Remove any flower spathes early so energy stays focused on leaf production!

Caladium Bicolor 'Burning Heart' SOS

Illness

Watch out for crispy edges caused by dry air—maintain high humidity! Total leaf drop in late autumn is natural winter dormancy, so hold off on watering until spring growth resumes.

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