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Caladium schomburgkii (Caladium schomburgkii)

Caladium schomburgkii is a tropical plant celebrated for its vibrant, patterned foliage in shades of green, white, and red.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, rich potting mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 21-29°C.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering during dormancy.

Soil

Well-draining, rich potting mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 21-29°C.

Protect from frost and cold drafts.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.

Do not fertilize during dormancy.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes, in cooler temperatures or dry conditions

Leaf Color

Green, White, Red, Pink, Black

Leaf Type

Arrowhead-shaped

Optimal Sunlight Lux

5000

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Synonyms
Alocasia argyroneura K.Koch
Alocasia erythraea K.Koch
Alocasia heteroneura K.Koch
Alocasia marmorea F.F.Stange
Alocasia picta F.F.Stange
Alocasia subrotunda (Lem.) K.Koch ex F.F.Stange
Caladium cordatum Engl.
Caladium rubescens N.E.Br.
Caladium schmitzii Lem.
Caladium schoelleri Verschaff.
Caladium smitzii Verschaff.
Caladium subrotundum Lem.
Caladium venosum N.E.Br.
Colocasia argyroneura W.Bull
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAlismatales
  • familyAraceae
  • genusCaladium
  • speciesCaladium schomburgkii
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

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