CALADIUM - Pearl Blush

Caladium 'Pearl Blush' 

Plant Description

Caladium 'Pearl Blush' is a delicate yet eye-catching variety featuring creamy white, heart-shaped leaves with soft pink blush centers and subtle green margins. Its elegant coloration makes Pearl Blush a standout in shady garden beds or containers.

Native Range

Caladiums originate from the tropical forests of South America, primarily in Brazil, where they grow as understory plants in warm, humid environments.

USDA Growing Zones

Perennial in Zones: 9–11

Annual in Zones: 3–8 (can be overwintered by storing tubers)

Size (Height & Width)

Height: 12–18 inches

Spread: 12–18 inches

Growing Conditions

Light Requirements:  Best in partial to full shade; some morning sun is tolerated.  Too much direct sun may cause leaf scorch.

Soil:  Prefers rich, well-draining, and organic soil with good moisture retention.  Ideal pH range: 5.5–6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral).

Watering:  Requires consistent moisture but should not sit in standing water.  Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Temperature & Humidity:  Thrives in warm, humid conditions.  Minimum soil temperature of 70°F (21°C) needed for tuber sprouting.  Sensitive to temperatures below 50°F (10°C)—avoid cold drafts.

Fertilization:  Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) at planting.  Supplement with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth.

Mulching:  A 2-inch mulch layer helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Overwintering:  In colder zones, lift tubers before the first frost.  Allow them to dry for a few days and store in peat moss or dry soil at 55°F (13°C).

Uses in the Landscape

Shaded Borders & Beds: Brightens up darker garden areas.

Containers & Hanging Baskets: Excellent for patios and porches.

Indoor Plant: Can be grown indoors with proper humidity and indirect light.

Companion Planting: Pairs well with ferns, hostas, and impatiens for a lush, tropical look.

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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