Caladium

Caladium bicolor

Also called · Keladi hiasan

Paper-thin leaves splashed with pink, red and white. It grows from a bulb and sometimes takes a rest.

LightBright shade
WaterKeep it moist
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 10

“If it dies back, don't throw it away. The bulb is resting and can sprout again.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade. Strong sun fades and burns the thin leaves.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil lightly moist while it has leaves.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich potting soil that drains well.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month while it is growing.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Leaves dying back one by one

    It is going to rest. Water only a little, keep the pot, and new leaves usually return after some weeks.

  • Faded or burnt leaves

    Too much sun. Move it into shade.

  • Leaves flopping

    Thirsty. Water it.

Balcony or porch

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