Caladium Bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart'

Vibrant, romantic, and glowing with electric color! Caladium bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart'—one of the most beloved strap-leaf varieties—features wide, heart-shaped leaves bathed in a rich, rosy-red to magenta center outlined by wavy, emerald-green borders. Compact yet packed with drama, this little heartbreaker brings an intense pop of living neon color to bright indoor tables and plant stands.

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

About Caladium Bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart'

Origin

Hybridized in Florida from tropical South and Central American Caladium bicolor stock, bred specifically as an exceptionally heavy-leafed strap-leaf variety!

Air Purifying

You bet! Its lush, colorful foliage acts as a natural air filter, helping scrub common household toxins from your space.

Toxcity

Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep this rosy beauty elevated and safely out of reach of curious cats, dogs, and toddlers.

How to Identify

Features distinct elongated, heart-to-lance-shaped (strap) leaves with wavy or ruffled edges, showcasing a vibrant, glowing rosy-pink to salmon center overlaid with darker rose-red main veins and a wavy, thin olive-green margin. It is easily distinguished from 'Classic Pink' by its narrower, ruffled strap-leaf shape, and from 'Rosebud' by its warmer, salmon-pink coloration and compact habit.

Caring for Caladium Bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart'

Watering

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

Light and Placement

Thrives in bright, indirect light! Its sturdy strap-leaf texture provides slightly better sun tolerance than thin fancy-leaf types, but indirect light keeps the salmon-pink tones rich and crisp without burning.

Nutrition

Treat it to a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer to support its prolific leaf production.

Repotting

Plant tubers in spring using a rich, airy, well-draining potting mix. When foliage dies back naturally in late fall, store dormant tubers in a warm, dry spot until next spring.

Pruning and Flowering

Snip off older or yellowing leaves near the base using clean shears. Pinch off any flower spathes early so energy stays focused on producing its signature ruffled foliage!

Caladium Bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart' SOS

Illness

Watch for brown, crisp edges if humidity drops too low. Complete leaf dieback in late autumn is natural winter dormancy, so hold off on watering until spring.

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