Pink Lance Whorton Caladium Bulbs | Strap Leaf Tropical Foliage

Mottled Pink, White & Green — Strap Leaf Elegance

Pink Lance Whorton is a beautiful strap-leaf caladium with a softer, more naturalistic look than its fancy-leaf cousins. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves are mottled with white, pink, and green, framed by clean green borders that highlight vivid red veins running through the foliage. Strap-leaf caladiums like Pink Lance Whorton tend to be more sun tolerant and compact, making them excellent for borders, landscapes, and containers where you want lush, layered color without height.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Strap leaf — narrow, lance-shaped
• Colors: Mottled white, pink, and green with green borders and red veins
• Height: 10–24 inches (varies by conditions)
• Light: Part sun to full shade; some sun exposure enhances color vibrancy
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
• Great for: Garden beds, borders, containers, landscapes
• Thrives in: Well-shaded to partially sunny areas

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Plant tubers knobby side up, 1–1½ inches deep and 10–12 inches apart. Wait until soil is consistently warm (65°F+) before planting outdoors. Strap-leaf varieties are generally more sun tolerant than fancy-leaf types — a little morning sun will bring out the most vibrant color.

Care Tips

• Soil: Well-draining, moist mix; avoid waterlogged conditions
• Water: Keep consistently moist, especially in sunnier locations
• Light: Part sun to full shade; allowing some sun exposure produces more vibrant leaf color
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, dig tubers before first frost, dry thoroughly, and store in a cool location until spring to replant year after year

Pink Lance Whorton is a versatile, eye-catching strap-leaf variety — ideal for adding soft, mottled tropical color to borders, landscapes, and mixed container plantings.