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Heart and Soul Caladium is a strap-leafed cultivar with elongated heart-shaped leaves set on long red petioles. The mostly white to soft pink leaves have a wide deep green border and are dappled with magenta/red spots. It grows up to 12-14 inches tall by 8-10 inches wide when mature.Ā
Plant Size GuideĀ
Extra Small: 2 - 2.5 inch standard nursery pot
Small: 3.5 - 4Ā inch standard nursery pot.Ā
Medium: 5 -6 inch standard nursery pot.
Large: 7 - 8 inch standard nursery pot.
Light
Indoors, Caladium plants require a medium-light area with protection from the midday sun, which will scorch the leaves.Ā
Water
While your plant is still in its foliar glory, you will need to keep it watered and happy.Ā Water the soil when it is dry to the touch.
PlantĀ Specific Care
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.
You should only fertilize the plant when it is actively growing during spring to late summer. In the fall and winter, no special food is necessary.
Pet-Friendly Plant
No.
