Poison Dart Frog Caladium Care

It’s important to keep up a regular watering routine. In summer you want to keep the soil moist but not soggy. To monitor this, you can use your finger to poke into the top 5 cm of potting mix and feel the soil moisture level before watering. If it feels particularly wet, let it dry out for longer. Over watering can lead to fungal issues or root rot. As caladiums grow from a tuber, they are sensitive to waterlogging and rot. Try watering once a week, using just enough water to start to see some draining from the bottom of the pot. As with all plants, drainage is essential. Ensure that whatever vessel your plant is in, there are sufficient holes in the bottom to allow excess water to freely drain from the pot and away from the plant’s roots.

You can also prune off any damaged or dying leaves using a sharp pair of scissors or secateurs.

Feed with liquid fertiliser fortnightly over the warm, growing period and not at all over the cooler winter months.

Caladium come from the tropical forests environments, so they thrive in a warm, humid and well lit position with indirect light. Keep them away from open windows, drafts and heating/cooling units as they are very sensitive to cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

well draining potting mix

Caladiums are a seasonal plant. They grow their striking foliage on long slender stems that emerge in spring when the ambient overnight temperatures are above 20c. The foliage dies back toward the end of autumn when the weather is cooling down. Early dieback may be triggered in a cold snap or if exposed to a cold draught.

This plant is toxic to animals and humans if ingested.

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