1 Caladium Bulb Gingerland Caladium bicolor Fancy Leaf Indoor Outdoor Shade Plant

Caladium bicolor Gingerland is a tropical bulb valued for its heart-shaped foliage with dense cream-and-pink speckling and dark green borders, making a bright accent in shady beds, borders, and containers. Each bulb produces lush, colorful leaves through the warm season, adding bold texture and pattern where light is limited and returning year after year in frost-free climates.

Grow Gingerland caladium as a foliage accent in shaded beds, patio pots, and mixed plantings, where its patterned leaves pair well with ferns, hostas, and impatiens. The plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and performs best with consistent moisture and filtered light; foliage emerges in late spring once soil has warmed and dies back in autumn as temperatures drop. Bulbs may be lifted and stored over winter in colder zones. An easy, colorful choice for bringing tropical contrast to shaded spaces.
Species: Caladium bicolor
Variety: Gingerland
Type: Tropical perennial bulb
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping foliage
Sun: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained, organically amended
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9-11 outdoors; lift bulbs in colder zones
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Plant bulbs 1-2 inches deep after last frost when soil is warm
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Keep soil evenly moist; reduce water when foliage dies back