Aaron Caladium Care

Aaron Caladium should be irrigated sparingly during growth. It would be best if you gradually increased the frequency. With the end of leaf formation, watering should be reduced. During the dormant period, the plant only needs to get a sip once every two weeks before the soil completely dries. Typically, this green pet only gets thirsty about once a week. Remember to check if the soil is still moist!

This leafy beauty does not require much pruning, except when necessary. For example, sometimes, you may want to use a nice pair of clean and sharp scissors to get rid of all the dead parts.

Feed the plant during active growth once every two weeks with a liquid foliage fertilizer.

Caladium will grow well in bright, diffused light in partial shade. It's recommended to choose east or west-facing windows.

Your best bet would be humus-rich and well-drained soil. Caladium enjoys a nutrient-rich potting mixture with a pH of 6-6.5. It should include leafy soil, peat, sand, and sphagnum.

We recommend using the dividing method for Caladium's propagation. Make sure to carry out this procedure in spring! Even though it is a less popular choice, you can also propagate this species by seeds.

Caladium Aaron is a heat-loving plant. Therefore, the appropriate air temperature in the initial period of growth is 77°F (25°C). The optimal range during the active phase of life would be about 68-72°F (20-22°C). During dormancy, the temperature should stay between 59 and 61°F (15-16°C).

This green beauty doesn’t like large containers. However, keep an eye on how fast your Caladium is becoming bigger in size! It might be a good idea to transplant it into a larger pot during the growing period.

Caladium plants are tubers, which means they have no stems.