Poecile Anglais Caladium Bulbs | Tropical Foliage

Bold Red Center, Lush Green Border — A Classic Contrast

Poecile Anglais is a stunning fancy-leaf caladium with a dramatic color palette: a deep crimson red center radiating outward through scarlet veins, all framed by a broad, rich moss-green margin. The result is a leaf that commands attention — bold enough to anchor a container planting, refined enough for an indoor tropical display. It thrives in heat and humidity and grows well in containers, shaded borders, and hanging baskets.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Fancy leaf
• Colors: Crimson red center, scarlet veins, broad moss-green margins
• Height: 12–18 inches (medium to large leaf)
• Light: Filtered sun to partial or full shade
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Bulb size: Jumbo 3"+ bulb
• Great for: Containers, hanging baskets, shaded gardens, indoor display
• Thrives in: Heat and humidity

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Plant tubers knobby side up, 1–1½ inches deep and 8–14 inches apart. Wait until soil temperature is consistently above 65°F before planting outdoors. Tubers planted upside down will still emerge, just more slowly.

Care Tips

• Soil: Rich, well-draining mix with compost or organic matter
• Water: Keep consistently moist; mulch outdoors to retain moisture
• Light: Partial to full shade outdoors; bright indirect light indoors
• Humidity: Loves warm, humid conditions — mist or use a humidity tray indoors
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, dig tubers after first frost and store in a cool, dry place until spring

Caladiums grow beautifully alongside begonias, impatiens, and coleus for a lush, layered tropical look. Poecile Anglais is a standout in any combination.