How to prune caladium 'red flash'

Remove flower spathes promptly as they appear; autumn cut-back at dormancy. Snap or cut flower stems off at the base the moment they emerge. Remove individual yellowed leaves cleanly at the petiole. In autumn, cut all stems to soil level, lift or leave tubers depending on climate, and store dry until spring.

Flower removal promptly; full cut-back once per year at dormancy. Caladium 'Red Flash' requires very little pruning. Remove flower spathes immediately when they emerge to keep energy focused on the bold, colorful foliage. Take off yellowed or damaged leaves at the base throughout the growing season. Like all caladiums, cut stems to soil level in autumn when the plant goes dormant naturally.

Snap or cut flower stems off at the base the moment they emerge. Remove individual yellowed leaves cleanly at the petiole. In autumn, cut all stems to soil level, lift or leave tubers depending on climate, and store dry until spring.