Caladium Care Guide
Caladium
Also known as: Angel Wings, Elephant Ear Caladium
Watering
Summer
Every 8 days
Winter
Every 24 days
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
Light
Medium indirect
A few feet from a window, or north-facing
Humidity
60-80%
High humidity lover. Consider a humidifier or pebble tray.
Pet & Child Safety
Very toxic - dangerous if ingested
Harmful to: cats, dogs, children
Pot & Soil
Plant bulbs 2cm deep in a wide pot. Use rich, moisture-retentive mix with perlite.
Pot-size watering
The 8-24 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy.
Shallow roots
This plant is better matched to a shallow or wide pot than a deep one. Deep wet soil below the root zone can stay damp too long.
Soil refresh
Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Good to Know
Goes dormant in winter. Keep barely moist rather than fully wet.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Caladium?▾
Every 8 days in summer and every 24 days in winter is the reference range. The 8-24 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy. Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
What light does Caladium need?▾
Medium indirect. A few feet from a window, or north-facing.
Is Caladium safe for pets and children?▾
Very toxic and dangerous if ingested. Keep well out of reach of cats, dogs, children.
What humidity does Caladium prefer?▾
60-80%. High humidity lover - consider a humidifier or pebble tray.
What soil and pot does Caladium need?▾
Plant bulbs 2cm deep in a wide pot. Use rich, moisture-retentive mix with perlite. This plant is better matched to a shallow or wide pot than a deep one. Deep wet soil below the root zone can stay damp too long. Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Is Caladium beginner-friendly?▾
Caladium is a houseplant at intermediate difficulty - manageable with a bit of care attention.
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