Caladium 'Mint Julep' Bulbs
Elevate your garden or home with the Caladium 'Mint Julep' bulb, a tender perennial celebrated for its stunning, long-lasting foliage. This variety boasts large, heart-shaped leaves featuring a captivating contrast of a pink heart and veins against a broad green margin. 'Mint Julep' forms an attractive clump, perfect for adding texture and color to beds, borders, containers, or as an indoor houseplant. It thrives in warm, humid, shady to partially sunny environments, requiring fertile, moist, and well-drained soil for optimal growth. Its heat tolerance and ease of care make it a vibrant addition to any planting scheme.
$23.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2005
/ 3259
#2005 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Item Form
Bulb
/ Bulb
Who it's for
- Exceptional Foliage Contrast
- Ideal for Deep Shade
- Reliable Summer Performance
Who should skip it
- Requires Winter Storage
- Demands High Humidity and Heat
- Toxic to Pets and Humans
Key Specs
Item Form
Bulb
Hardiness Zones
9 - 11
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Width
12 inches
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Shade, Partial Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
State Shipping Restrictions
GU, PR, VI
Bulb Quantity
5
Features
- Dramatic, long-lasting foliage for continuous color
- Variegated leaves with pink heart and green margin
- Ideal for beds, borders, and containers
- Thrives indoors as a houseplant
- Heat tolerant for summer performance
- Extremely easy to grow tropical plant
- Adds vibrant light green and pink tones
- Clumping growth habit
What customers say
The unique aesthetic design of the 'Mint Julep' Caladium is the primary draw, with customers celebrating its striking mint and white coloration. When focusing on quality, reviews indicate high satisfaction with the resulting foliage and robust growth once established. While a few consumers noted minor inconsistencies in initial bulb size, the overall consensus confirms that the exceptional visual appeal and reliable performance of the mature plant provide strong value for this specialty item.
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