Caladium Plants

Caladiums bring painted heart-shaped leaves in pink, white, and red to Canadian homes. Bold. Tropical. Shop easy care picks and rare varieties, with fast GTA delivery and honest dormancy tips for winter.

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How to Care for Caladium Plants Indoors

Water your caladium when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. That's usually every 4-7 days in spring and summer. But cut back sharply in fall. Leaves will yellow and die back. That's dormancy. It's normal. So let the soil dry out and rest the corm through winter. And always pour off saucer water after 30 minutes. Soggy corms rot fast.

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Common Caladium Problems and Quick Fixes

Yellow leaves in September or October aren't a problem. That's normal dormancy. Caladiums die back every year. So stop watering, let the soil dry, and move the pot to a cool dark spot around 15-18°C. And new leaves return in spring once you resume watering and warmth.

Crispy edges mean low humidity or tap water salts. Canadian tap water carries chlorine and fluoride. Both burn soft caladium leaves. So switch to filtered or rainwater today. And raise humidity to 50% with a small humidifier. Trim the brown bits at an angle for a tidy look.

Droopy leaves in peak summer point to thirst or cold drafts. Feel the soil. If the top inch is dry, water deeply with room-temperature filtered water. But check the thermostat too. Anything below 15°C collapses caladium leaves. And AC vents blowing directly on the plant cause the same wilt.

No new shoots by May? Two things. The corm was kept too cold or too wet over winter. Or it needs more warmth to wake up. So move the pot to a bright 21-24°C spot. Water lightly. And new growth should appear within 4-6 weeks. A heat mat helps speed things along.

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Caladium Plant FAQs

Check the soil first. Water when the top inch feels dry. That's usually every 4-7 days through spring and summer. But drop to almost nothing in fall and winter. Caladiums go dormant. So the corm needs to rest dry. And always use filtered, distilled, or rainwater at room temperature.

If it's late summer or fall, relax. Caladiums naturally die back every year. Leaves yellow. Stems flop. The corm rests underground. That's the full yearly cycle. So stop feeding, cut watering, and let the plant sleep. New leaves emerge next spring with warmth and light.

No. Caladiums contain calcium oxalate crystals. So they're toxic to cats, dogs, and curious toddlers if chewed. The ASPCA lists caladium as toxic. Keep pots on a high shelf. And if you want pet-safe picks, browse our Calathea or Pilea collections instead.

Caladiums like snug pots. Go 1-2 inches wider than the corm. That keeps the soil from staying wet too long. And a pot with drainage holes is non-negotiable. For the full breakdown, read our guide on how to select the right plant pot size before you re-pot.

Yes, in summer. Caladiums thrive on shaded patios from June through August once nights stay above 15°C. But bring them back indoors by early September. Canadian fall nights drop fast. And frost destroys the corm overnight. So treat outdoor caladiums like seasonal containers, not hardy perennials.