Care Tips
Light, Soil, Humidity, Water, Temperature
Caladium
Caladium are truly stunning tropical plants that grow from bulbs. Their heart-shaped leaves can be red, pink, white, green or any combination of those.
Not beginner-friendly but very rewarding, these plants cannot tolerate swings in temperature and are truly seasonal, just for Summer months. Dormancy isn’t just triggered by cold or darkness but also age of growth, season, and energy depletion. Indoor conditions can only extend growing seasons.
During the off season, store bulbs in a warm, dry place to regrow next year. Allowing the bulbs to rest will allow for larger, better growth later.
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70-85°F
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50-70%+
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Gentle, filtered light
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Water when top layer feels slightly dry; frequent waterings about every 1-2 days as needed. Frequent misting.
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Moisture-retentive but well-draining
Recommendations: Peat, pumice, sphagnum moss, perlite, vermiculite, worm castings, fine fern fiber, charcoal, chicken grit,
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Goes dormant (loses all leaves) naturally once a year, and in cold weather spikes.
Can work on outdoor patios but only if very well shaded and if nighttime temps don’t dip below 50. Still needs to be misted when outside.
Does well when grouped together with other plants.