Caladium Hortulanum is native to South America. It has vibrant looking colorful leaves with red, pink and white spots. Caladium Hortulanum plant grows best in medium light. It doesn’t enjoy bright direct sunlight as extreme sunlight scorches its leaves. Place this plant near an east or north facing window where it can get mild morning sun but will be protected from strong afternoon sunlight. Furthermore, this plant needs humid environment to thrive. It is essential to keep it in a place where it can get high humidity. Misting the plant with water regularly and keeping the pot in a water-filled pebble tray will help in maintaining the humidity. Also, do not keep the plant near heating vents as that can cause damage.
You can then let the tubers sit in the dry soil in the pot or can store the tubers in a dry and dark space and replant them during spring. Then, you can begin watering the tubers again and move the pot in mild light, ensuring that the new shoots are protected from bright sunlight.
Light – Indirect light, part shade.
Soil – Rich, well-drained potting mix.
Water – When leaves appear on the plant, water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist. Never let the plant dry out. Stop watering the plant when the leaves start to die back. Resume watering when the leave reappear next season.
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