Description

Caladium – Description & Care Guide (AlansGarden)

🌿 Plant Description

Caladiums are tropical foliage plants known for their vibrant, heart-shaped leaves that come in striking patterns of pink, red, white, and green. Each variety has unique color combinations, making Caladium a favorite for indoor décor, shaded gardens, and landscape borders.
They thrive in warm, humid conditions and add a bold decorative touch to any space.

Common Names: Angel Wings, Elephant Ear (varies by region)
Botanical Name: Caladium bicolor
Plant Type: Tropical ornamental foliage
Best For: Indoors, patios, shaded gardens

🌱 Caladium Care Guide

1. Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Avoid direct sunlight—leaves can burn easily.
• Can tolerate shade, but colors may fade.

2. Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist, but never soggy.
• Water when the top soil feels slightly dry.
• Reduce watering during the plant’s dormant season (winter).

3. Soil

• Use a well-draining, airy potting mix.
• Ideal mix: cocopeat + perlite + compost.

4. Temperature & Humidity

• Loves warm weather: 20–30°C.
• Avoid cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C.
• High humidity (50%+) helps maintain bright leaf colors.

5. Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring–monsoon).
• Avoid overfeeding, as it can damage the bulbs.

6. Dormancy Care

• Leaves may yellow and die back in winter—this is normal.
• Reduce watering and let the bulbs rest.
• Resume regular care when new growth starts in spring.

7. Repotting

• Repot every year or whenever new bulbs form.
• Choose a shallow but wide pot for better bulb growth.

8. Common Problems

• Yellow leaves: Overwatering
• Brown edges: Low humidity or too much sun
• Slow growth: Low temperature or insufficient light