Caladium humboldtii (Angel Wing)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Caladiums are tropical perennials with colorful, heart-shaped leaves native to tropical forests in South and Central America that have pronounced wet and dry seasons.
• They are often known by the common name elephant ear, heart of Jesus, and angel wings.
• There are over 1000 named cultivars of Caladium bicolor from the original South American plant.
• They are used as ornamentals and make for great holiday decor plant.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• well-drained potting soil that is kept moist.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Keep your plant in top form by feeding it every few weeks with a dilute solution of liquid fertiliser or sprinkling solid fertiliser over the soil.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Semi-Shade.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Water when soil feels dry to the touch, do not over-water.

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