Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Caladium schomburgkii is an herbaceous perennial with striking foliage, native to South America, grown for its ornamental leaves. Requires warm, humid conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
50% intensity
Protect from direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
75% intensity
Avoid soggy conditions to prevent root rot.
Rich, well-draining potting mix
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Thrives in warm temperatures.
75% intensity
Ideal range is 20-29°C; avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.
Outdoor, Indoor
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Feed during the growing season.
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Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Calcium oxalate crystals
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Prune away any yellowing or dead leaves as they appear to maintain the plant's aesthetic appeal and direct energy towards healthy growth. In autumn, as the foliage naturally dies back, cut the stems down to the soil level to prepare the plant for its dormant phase.
Caladium schomburgkii can be propagated from tubers. Divide the tubers during repotting in spring, ensuring each division has at least one eye or bud.
Plant the divisions in well-draining potting mix and keep them consistently moist and warm until new growth emerges.
Repot your Caladium schomburgkii every 1-2 years, or when the tubers have filled the pot. This is best done in spring before new growth begins.
Use a well-draining potting mix, and select a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid excess moisture retention.
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Where Caladium Schomburgkii (Caladium schomburgkii) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Caladium |
| Species | Caladium schomburgkii |
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