Allure Caladium

Allure Caladium Care

Caladium Allure

What is the plant

Beautiful, big, clean, pure white leaves with striking deep green veins, Allure looks great in the landscape or patio pot. Will tolerate some morning sun but prefers shade. Easy to plant, easy to care for, and easy to store, Caladium Allure will brighten a shady spot in your yard.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-3°C - 7°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
When leaves appear on the plant, water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist. Never let the plant dry out. Stop watering the plant when the leaves start to die back. Resume watering when the leaves reappear next season.
Fertilizer
Fertilize the plant weekly during the growing season with liquid fertilizer or use slow-release pellets.
Sunlight
Caladium plants prefer indirect light or moderate shade indoors. The narrower the leaves, the greater the sun they can withstand. Growing them outdoors in containers gives you more control over light conditions. In some climates, container plants can be grown in full sun, with careful monitoring. When growing them in a garden, give them partial shade to full shade; full sun scorches their leaves.

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Soil
Plant caladium in a rich, well-drained potting mix, such as a damp mix of soil and peat. Garden soil should be similarly rich and well-drained. The ideal soil pH is slightly acidic, at 5.5 to 6.2.
Temperature
The warmer, the better, for caladium houseplants. Aim for 70 degrees Fahrenheit, if possible, as that is the temperature at which tubers begin to grow. Keep the humidity as high as is practical. When planting outdoors, you can transplant potted tubers (or, better yet, simply transfer them in peat pots) after the last frost date for your area. Plants grown this way should be started indoors four to six weeks prior to transplanting.
Additional
All parts of the caladium plant are poisonous, both to people and animals. Use caution when you have caladiums around children or pets.