Caladium bicolor

Caladium, Angel Wings

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Vibrant tropical foliage plant featuring heart-shaped leaves with intricate red, white, or pink veining; prized for colorful display in shaded indoor settings.
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Plant Details

Common Name Caladium, Angel Wings
Family Araceae
Genus Caladium
Species Bicolor
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Foliage plant, small spadix flowers rarely seen indoors
Leaf Color Green, Red, Pink, White variegated patterns
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich peat-based mix with perlite or orchid bark for drainage; keep slightly moist at all times.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce watering when leaves yellow to induce dormancy in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only; direct sun scorches foliage and reduces variegation intensity.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during spring and summer; avoid high nitrogen in autumn.

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Pruning

Remove dead or damaged foliage promptly to maintain plant health and aesthetics.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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