Caladium Poison Dart Frog

Caladium Poison Dart Frog Care

Caladium Poison Dart Frog’

What is the plant

Caladium includes seven species that are native to South America and Central America, and naturalized in India, parts of Africa, and various tropical islands. They grow in open areas of the forest and on the banks of rivers and go dormant during the dry season. The wild plants grow to 15–35 inches (40–90 cm) tall, with leaves mostly 6-18 inches (15–45 cm) long and broad.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

18°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Caladium 'Poison Dart Frog' needs 0.8 cups of water every 9 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5.0" pot. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Pruning
Prune your caladium sparingly throughout the growing season. Harvest leaves for inclusion in household floral arrangements by cutting down the stem at the soil line. Prune away any damaged, browning or dead leaves by cutting at the soil line. Chop off all foliage only after digging up the corm for winter storage.
Fertilizer
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Caladium 'Poison Dart Frog' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Feel the soil moisture level before watering.
Temperature
Keep the plant in an area with temperatures of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 C.).
Additional
This plant is toxic to animals and humans if ingested. Caladium Poison Dart Frog has heart-shaped showy green leaves flecked with red and pink. It is an exceptionally decorative plant and a real must for all plant lovers! Caladium Poison Dart Frog must be kept well watered with moist soil at all times. They prefer a bright space with no direct sunlight.