Dwarf Caladium Care

How to care for caladium indoors.

Dwarf caladium care. Humidity is crucial to caladium houseplant care as the tubers are native to south american tropical forests and produce seasonal foliage during the rainy warm season. In fact watering them on a weekly basis is recommended. Lime green leaves flecked with bright pink spots. Propagate in soil or water.

Fertilizer will help strengthen the plants in order to produce adequate tubers for the following growing season. 18 to 24 inches. Strap leaf varieties typically have narrower arrow or lance shaped foliage. Large arrow shaped green leaves with a heavy dusting of bright white a simple and striking color combination caladium little miss muffet.

Care and propagation tips for dwarf mickey mouse humboldtii caladium. Fancy leaf caladiums generally have large heart shaped leaves sometimes growing to more than a foot long. They grow well in soil with good drainage and thrive in sun or shade. Expose to morning sun for bigger leaf with bolder colors.

Caladiums are divided into two main leaf types. A northern or eastern window is usually the best exposure. Elephant s ear bulbs produce large leafy plants which add a tropical look to a home landscape. The most important factors in caladium care are moisture and feeding.

Large plants are exquisite on their own and smaller plants provide an exceptional complement to other plants with color like caladiums. Elephant s ear planting and care. Indoor caladium plants require a medium light area with protection from midday sun which will scorch the leaves. From june until frost.