Caladium Bi-Colour Flamingo

Description

🌿 Caladium Bi-Colour ‘Flamingo’ Care Sheet

Light:

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Too much direct sun can scorch the delicate leaves, while low light reduces colour vibrancy.

Watering:

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy during the growing season.

• Water when the top 2–3cm of soil is dry.

• Reduce watering when the plant enters dormancy.

Humidity:

• Thrives in high humidity (60–80%).

• Ideal for bathrooms, humid rooms, or near a humidifier.

Temperature:

• Ideal range: 18–30°C.

• Sensitive to cold; temperatures below 15°C can cause leaf loss.

Soil:

• Use a well-draining, rich potting mix with added perlite or coco peat.

• Good drainage is essential to prevent tuber rot.

Fertilizing:

• Feed every 4 weeks during active growth (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

• Stop feeding during dormancy.

Pruning & Maintenance:

• Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base.

• Handle leaves gently, as they are thin and delicate.

Dormancy:

• Caladiums naturally go dormant in cooler months.

• Leaves may die back completely—this is normal.

• Resume watering and care when new growth appears.

Common Problems:

• Yellow leaves → overwatering or poor drainage.

• Brown edges → low humidity or inconsistent watering.

• Pests → spider mites, aphids, mealybugs.