{"product_id":"red-frills-angel-wings-caladium-bicolor-red-frills","title":"Red Frills Angel Wings - Caladium bicolor 'Red Frills'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Frills Angel Wings (\u003cem\u003eCaladium bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Frills') is a tropical foliage plant with tapering, heart shaped leaves in vibrant emerald green, radiating from a scarlet red centre and finished with rippled edges. It grows 30cm to 60cm tall and wide, and it suits humid shade, patio pots and bright rooms. Caladiums are toxic if chewed, so keep this one away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA scarlet heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright red centre against emerald green gives a bold two colour look from a few metres away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilled edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf margins ripple, which adds movement and texture that flat edged leaves lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn elegant, tapering shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves narrow to a point, so the outline is livelier than a rounded caladium leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm to 60cm it fills a pot or a gap in a shaded bed with colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden or house.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows outdoors in humid, frost free shade and indoors as a houseplant in a well lit room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free garden, plant 40cm apart along a shaded path or under trees for a repeating pattern of red and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio and balcony pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group two or three in one pot for an instant feature on a covered balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room out of direct sun gives the leaves the humidity and warmth they like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Frills Angel Wings in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a humid, shady, frost free spot with indirect sunlight. In tropical and subtropical regions it can live outdoors. Elsewhere, treat it as a pot plant for indoors and sheltered patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil or a good quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first 12 weeks, then only if the soil seems dry. Feed using a liquid fertiliser at half rate every few weeks as the plant establishes. For indoor plants, regular water and a daily spritz on the foliage keep them happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the old leaves for a quick tidy up. Foliage may die back during the cooler months as the plant becomes dormant. Take off the spent leaves, keep the plant in a dry, dark room and water only every four to six weeks until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Frills Angel Wings as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with young leaves that grow larger and more frilled as it settles. Pot it up or plant it out in warm shade soon after it arrives, and protect it from frost and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it is not always in stock. If the tube option reads sold out, the grower has none ready, and the notify button on this page sends you an email the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches 30cm to 60cm tall and wide, so it stays low enough for a pot or the front of a shady border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a bathroom or kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can if the room is bright, since caladiums love humidity. Keep it out of direct sun and cold draughts, and make sure the pot drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Caladium is toxic if chewed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and choose a different foliage plant for a home where animals roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790190248255,"sku":"CAL-BIC-REDFRI-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-frills-angel-wings-caladium-bicolor-red-frills.jpg?v=1792195798","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-frills-angel-wings-caladium-bicolor-red-frills","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}