Great in landscapes and containers and will grow well in sun and shade locations. This black caladium plant is a medium landscape caladium that works beautifully as a filler in combination recipes and is particularly eye-catching in caladium for patio containers and patio planters. Caladium foliage also makes a wonderful component in cut flower arrangements, especially the dramatic foliage of this dark leaf caladium.

Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.

Outdoors: Since Caladiums prefer heat and humidity and do not tolerate cold, soggy soils, for most gardeners who live in the north will have best results growing this black caladium plant in containers, where soil warms up faster and drainage is improved. Remember for best growth always keep the temperatures above 65 F. A ¼ - ½ strength fertilizing every week or every other week is fine throughout the season, too strong a fertilizer can burn leaves, and since the leaves last all season you want to keep them looking fresh. Caladiums like to be moist at all times so avoid allowing them to dry out to keep this bold dark leaf caladium looking its best throughout the season.

Where the Caladiums will do best depends a lot on your location within the US, since sunlight intensity varies depending on where you live. Here’s a quick reference to help you guide to help you succeed.