0Caladium – 3
Caladium
Genus – the data refers to the whole genus Caladium, not to a single species.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Caladium
Still missing: plant type, native distribution, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhigh
Min. temperature18 °CJanuary
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 18–25 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 18–25 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
Keep it away from radiators; watch for spider mites in the dry air.
November · now
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 18–25 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
December
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 18–25 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
Foliage dies back in autumn: store the tuber dry at 15–18 °C and restart it in spring.
Caladium – what to know
Caladium: a plant genus (Araceae). Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Caladium?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Caladium need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Caladium get?
Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Caladium toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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