Gemma's survival guide

Spinning crimson veins, vivid speckled canvas!

Caladium 'Carousel' is a festive, high-energy stunner designed to bring a whorl of vibrant color to shaded garden borders and sunny indoor nooks. Gemma features broad, paper-thin leaves painted with a creamy-white center, dramatically crisscrossed by rich crimson-pink main veins and splashed with dark green speckles along her ruffled margins. Exceptionally fast-growing from tubers, she creates a dense, bushy mound of high-contrast foliage that holds its vivid color all through the summer heat. Gemma thrives in warm, humid conditions with rich, well-draining soil kept evenly moist, serving up a playful, circus-worthy display wherever she rests.

Requires partial shade/sun or a shaded spot

Can grow up to 76 inches tall

Current length

The approximate size of this plant when it is delivered

Perennial

Is winter hardy (up to -5 C)

Toxic

Location

Light Partial shade, 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight every day

Soil peaty soil

Suitable for planting in soil or keeping in pot

Climbing trellis/assistance Not necessary

Care

Maintenance Average

Care

What type of care your plant needs

Watering Needs watering frequently (in summer)

Water

Doesn't need extra water, the occasional rainy day will do/Often needs extra water during the summer/Needs to be watered on the regular, keep the soil slightly moist.

Nutrition Every two weeks in spring and summer

Pruning At the end of winter

Size

Height Is 40 inch tall upon delivery

Growth Can grow to be up to 76 inch tall

Pot size Plastic pot is 15 inch in diameter

How to care for Gemma

Broad, paper-thin leaves painted with creamy-white centers and crisscrossed by rich crimson-pink veins make Gemma a festive, high-energy stunner that brings a carnival of color to your space! Maintaining her vivid speckled contrast and keeping her ruffled margins lush requires perching her in a warm spot with bright, indirect sunlight—safely away from harsh rays that can scorch her delicate canvas. Sprouting quickly into a dense, bushy mound, this humidity-loving classic thrives in a rich, fast-draining soil mix kept consistently moist like a wrung-out sponge. Protecting her from cold drafts while keeping her soil cozy allows Gemma to serve up a playful, circus-worthy display all summer long!

Caladium | Carousel (L)

Name: Caladium | Carousel (L)
Brand: Caladium
SKU: CALADIUM-CAROUSEL-8IN
Price: 38.0 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

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