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Caladium care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) during growing season. Water when top inch feels dry. Reduce watering as foliage dies back. Stop watering during dormancy and store tubers dry.
soil
Rich, well-draining potting mix. Mix peat moss, compost, and perlite. Caladiums appreciate soil with high organic matter.
light
Bright, indirect light with 6–8 hours daily. Variegated varieties tolerate shade better than solid-colored ones. Avoid hot direct sun which can fade colors.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Caladium
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Caladium
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Caladium
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Caladium
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.