Why Is My Caladium Plant Drooping

Caladiums thrive where the temperature is between 70 to 85 degrees f.

Why is my caladium plant drooping. Why is my caladium drooping. They are shaped like arrowheads and can get up to 18 inches long. Caladiums are not known for having serious pest problems but they do need a lot of water and warmth. What fertilizer should we use on our drooping caladiums to make them healthy next year.

Caladium plants are native to central and south america. Me watching my plants for new growth. Indoor caladium plants require a medium light area with protection from midday sun which will scorch the leaves. The drooping can be from either over or under watering.

Posted by 5 days ago. My little bit older than 1 year old prayer plant. The leaves have incredible color combinations including white green pink and red. If you are going to use the container in the picture check if it has drainage holes in the bottom.

What should i do about it. How to care for caladium indoors. If caladiums are in a cold wet spot during winter however it s best to dig them up or they may rot. 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.

A northern or eastern window is usually the best exposure. Answer from nga august 3 1998. Caladiums grow well in a humid environment. If not you definitely need to do one of two things put rocks in the bottom to allow drainage even if you are going to pot the plant into a larger container and place back inside.

Drooping caladium knowledgebase question. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zone 11 do caladiums stay in leaf year round. Make sure you mist your caladium regularly and use a humidifier if placing your caladium plant indoors. If you are having problems with your plant s leaves drooping check the plant over carefully to discover the cause.

Question by trjask august 3 1998. I have had a caladium plant for only about three weeks and it is watered well but leaves keep drooping and drying up. Only in similarly tropical hawaii u s.