Plant profile
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Heart-shaped ornamental leaves in pink, red, and green patterns.
Care snapshot
Light
Medium light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Small space, up to 75 cm
Typical cost
₹120-300
Why it works
Good fit notes
Decorative foliage
Care tip: Warm humidity and filtered light suit it best
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Caladium contains calcium oxalate crystals and is unsafe for pets and children if chewed.
Keep out of reach of pets/children; wear gloves if sap-sensitive.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose firm tubers/plants with clean colorful leaves.
- Avoid plants with mushy corms or leaf rot.
Avoid
- Mushy tuber
- Leaf melt
- Sun scorch
- Sold as pet safe
Plant personality
Useful traits
Caladium is grown for colorful leaves, not flowers.
It may go dormant seasonally from tubers.
Pet and child safety warnings should be prominent.
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