Caladium

🌿 Caladium

Vibrant color. Tropical charm. Nature’s living art.

🪴 Overview

Caladium is a tropical foliage plant celebrated for its brilliantly colored, heart-shaped leaves that bring instant life and vibrancy to any space. Native to South America — particularly Brazil — Caladiums thrive in warmth and humidity, creating bold splashes of red, pink, white, and green wherever they grow. Whether used indoors or outdoors, their delicate patterns and painterly hues make them one of the most decorative plants in the tropical world.

🌱 Key Characteristics

  • Foliage: Heart- or arrow-shaped leaves with vivid color combinations — from pink and crimson to white and lime green.

  • Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennials that grow from tubers; typically go dormant in cooler months.

  • Seasonal Interest: Spring and summer stunners that can return year after year with proper care.

  • Toxicity: Contains calcium oxalate — keep away from pets and small children.

🌤️ Care Requirements

  • Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Too much direct sun can scorch delicate leaves.

  • Water: Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season. Reduce watering once dormancy begins.

  • Humidity: High humidity enhances leaf color and texture — mist regularly.

  • Temperature: Prefers warmth between 70°F–85°F; avoid cold drafts or temperatures below 60°F.

  • Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with organic material for healthy tuber growth.

🌸 Popular Varieties

  • Caladium ‘White Queen’: Elegant white leaves with pink veins and green edges.

  • Caladium ‘Red Flash’: Deep red foliage with contrasting green margins.

  • Caladium ‘Pink Beauty’: Soft pastel pink leaves with lime-green borders.

  • Caladium ‘Fannie Munson’: Bold pink centers with dramatic green veining.

🌿 Styling Tip

Use Caladiums in decorative pots, garden borders, or shaded patios to create bursts of tropical color. Indoors, they pair beautifully with neutral tones or minimalist interiors for a refined, exotic contrast.

💧 Pro Tip

Allow Caladiums to rest during dormancy. When leaves fade, reduce watering and store tubers in a dry, warm space until the next growing season — they’ll return brighter than ever.

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