Bright spot, morning or evening sun.
Warm, not below 13°C.
Water when soil is nearly dry, allow bottom-up absorption.
Moderate feeding during growth, avoid over-fertilizing.
The Caladium continues to produce new leaves and drops older leaves in return. These leaves can droop and turn brown. As soon as you no longer like them, you can safely cut them away, so don’t be afraid to cut away leaves; the new leaves will grow back by themselves.
The Caladium originates from tropical jungles and is known for its large, colorful leaves. It belongs to the elephant ear family and is a true eye-catcher. In Western and Northern Europe, it is mainly used as a houseplant, but in summer, it can be placed outdoors in a sheltered spot. In warmer climates, such as Southern Europe, it can grow outside year-round.
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