‹ All plantsHeart of Jesus Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Tropical foliage houseplants (Peace Lily, Croton, Cast Iron Plant)Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Also called: Caladium, Angel Wings
Thin heart-to-arrow-shaped leaves occur in dramatic combinations of green, white, pink, and red from a tuberous base.
Growth habit: upright or climbing.
Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Caladium foliage is seasonal and tubers naturally enter dormancy.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh midday sun.
Keep moderately moist during active leaf growth, then reduce as foliage dies back into dormancy.
Airy tropical or aroid mix with good drainage.
Average to moderate humidity; delicate collector species appreciate more stable humidity.
Support should match natural growth habit rather than being added automatically.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
