Heart to Heart® Bottle Rocket Caladium

Heart to Heart® ‘Bottle Rocket’ is a fancy-leaf caladium grown for bright red centers and veins, white leaf panes, and green margins. Its vivid foliage works in warm-season beds and containers, including bright indoor spaces. ## Size and placement The [Proven Winners Direct cultivar page](https://provenwinnersdirect.com/products/heart-to-heart-bottle-rocket-sun-or-shade-caladium) gives a mature size of 15–20 inches tall by 10–14 inches wide, matching the catalog’s existing dimensions. It lists sun or shade exposure and border, container, combination, landscape, and mass planting uses. In cooler regions, grow it as a seasonal annual or in a container that can be moved indoors. ## Growing conditions Caladiums are tropical foliage plants. The [Proven Winners care guide](https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/container-gardening/vibrant-versatile-heart-heart-caladiums) recommends warm planting conditions and moist, not soggy, well-drained soil. More sun increases water demand, while excessive sun can damage leaves; adjust placement if foliage develops brown-edged holes. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist during active growth without leaving tubers waterlogged. If overwintering, move the container to a warm indoor location or lift and store tubers after foliage begins to die back. Caladium tissue can irritate if eaten; keep it away from pets and children. [UF/IFAS](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP083) describes caladiums as tuberous foliage plants used in landscapes and containers.