They have large, arrow-shaped and paper-thin leaves that come in a striking array of colors and patterns. A northern or eastern window is usually the best exposure. It performs best in part shade to shade. Caladium is a wonderful houseplant for a plant lover with little or no outdoor space as you can enjoy it during its growing period and swap it … Caladium ‘White’ is a fancy large leafed white, caladium with pronounced dark green veining. For that matter, it's the perfect companion to other shade container plantings, setting off all neighboring colors brilliantly with its ghostly greenish-white foliage and dramatic deep pink starbursts. They can be found in many shades of green, pink, white, and red. They mostly prefer shade and brighten the darker areas in my yard. Enjoy the flourishing leaves of the caladium throughout the spring, summer, and fall. 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. If caladiums are in a cold, wet spot during winter, however, it's best to dig them up or they may rot. A mass of caladium is an explosion of whites, greens, reds, and pinks that are mottled, veined, and striped. Caladium candidum, ‘angels wings’, is a delicately beautiful foliage plant with its large translucent white leaves and heavy green veins. Caladium leaves are combinations of red, pink, green and/or white, with colored midribs and contrasting backgrounds and borders. Hybridizing Caladiums -(making Caladium Babies): Caladiums grow colorful heart shaped leaves from spring to fall. ' Snow Drift' is a fancy leaved variety with bright white leaves and deep green veins. It grows 18 inches tall and wide. Caladiums are known for their big, heart-shaped leaves that display amazing color combinations of white, pink, red and green. Additional shade will stop this problem. I have bought a Caladium Plant last week. Caladium 'Carousel' Compact and easy to grow, 'Carousel' caladium features green leaves splashed with red and accented with white veins. The varied leaf colors and patterns create many uses for caladiums in the landscape. This plant is thermophilic, so in the cold, it is desirable to keep it at home. Although they don't usually flower when grown as annuals, the foliage puts on a dazzling show all season with minimal fuss or care. There are two basic types of caladium cultivars: fancy- and strap-leaved. Indoor Caladium plants require a medium light area with protection from midday sun, which will scorch the leaves. Caladiums are also generally considered to be houseplants where they prefer bright light or a sunny window. Sunscald: Leaves are bleached and faded, often turn white with brown crispy edges. Most white caladiums prefer shade or filtered sun. Leaf size and height are determined by many different variables, even when comparing plants of the same variety. The most common caladium leaves material is metal. My thought is that in my case it's a small mammal, one that's "timid", because the attacked caladiums were only the ones surrounded by larger vegetation (elephant ears and philodendrons). When planted in shade, white caladiums practically glow. When I was potting her, I accidentally cut a few roots. Diagnosis: If the leaves are turning yellow — almost jaundice-looking — and the center stalk is turning brown and getting a little soft, chances are you might be overwatering your plant. White Caladiums White caladiums are impressive alone or mixed with other colors. Caladiums are grown for their long-lasting, colorful foliage. It is nice in combination patio planters or in shaded landscapes. Caladiums thrive in warm, humid shade, and dazzle in shade gardens with their large pointed arrow-shaped leaves splashed with shades of green, white, cream, pink and red. If you can cool off your caladiums, this problem should disappear in newly emerging leaves if it has been caused by high temperature. No evidence of the cut stems and leaves remain - completely gone. Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. Larger bulbs DO NOT guarantee larger leaves, just more of them. The caladiums in a more open garden were (and have been) left untouched. Lastly, remove yellow leaves , as they will not turn vibrant green again — and don't worry, it's all for the best. Fancy Leaf Caladiums tend to have heart-shaped leaves with their stem (petiole) attached near the middle of the leaf and an upright habit. Caladium Bulbs -Red Flash As the name would suggest, Red Flash is one of the showiest and most eye-catching Caladium varieties we offer! 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