Heart to Heart® Burning Heart Caladium

Heart to Heart® ‘Burning Heart’ is a fancy-leaf caladium with bronze foliage patterned by pink-to-orange spots. It is grown for its unusual leaf color and performs in both sun and shade, with stronger color in brighter exposures. ## Size and placement [Proven Winners’ exact cultivar page](https://www.provenwinners.com/p/11819) lists a mature height of 15–20 inches and spread of 10–14 inches, matching the existing catalog measurements. It describes the variety as intermediate to tall and suitable for patio or combination planters and landscape planting. Zones 10–11 are consistent with the current record and with caladium’s tropical, warm-season use. ## Growing conditions Give it warm conditions and moist, well-drained soil. The [Proven Winners caladium guide](https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/container-gardening/vibrant-versatile-heart-heart-caladiums) advises waiting until air and soil temperatures are warm before outdoor planting, and avoiding soggy soil. Bright sun can intensify color, but hot exposures may require more water or partial shade. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist while leaves are growing and allow excess water to drain. In cool regions, grow Burning Heart as a seasonal annual, lift and store tubers, or keep a container indoors in a warm bright location. Caladiums can irritate if ingested, so place them away from pets and children. [UF/IFAS](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP083) describes the genus as a tuberous ornamental foliage plant used in landscapes and containers.