Caladium ‘Carolyn Whorton’
Caladium ‘Carolyn Whorton’ is a bold and colourful tropical foliage plant admired for its large heart-shaped leaves splashed with vivid pink tones. The bright rosy pink centres are beautifully contrasted by rich green margins and striking red veining, creating an eye-catching display full of tropical character.
This vibrant caladium forms a lush, upright clump that instantly brightens shelves, conservatories and shaded patios during warmer months. Its dramatic foliage and easy-going nature make it a popular choice for adding colour and texture to indoor plant collections.
- Other names: Angel Wings
- Useful to know: Toxic if ingested - not safe for pets and children
- Eventual height: Can grow up to 60cm
- Origins: South America
Caladium Care Sheet
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight which may scorch the delicate foliage and fade the vibrant colouring.
Water: Keep compost evenly moist during active growth but never soggy. Reduce watering once the plant begins to enter dormancy in autumn.
Soil/Nutrition: Use a rich but free-draining houseplant compost with added perlite for airflow. Feed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer.
Humidity: Enjoys warm temperatures and higher humidity levels. Ideal for bright bathrooms, kitchens or grouped tropical displays.
Pruning and propagation: Remove fading leaves as needed. Tubers may be divided during dormancy to propagate new plants.
Experience level: Beginner to Moderate
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EAN code8720858419985
- Brand
- Pot Size13cm
- Height40cm
Care Tips
- Light: Indirect light (curtain-filtered sunlight from bright east, west, or south window) or moderate shade indoors.
- Water: Keep evenly moist and never allow to dry out. Begin watering less in autumn, as plants naturally stop growing.
- Humidity: Keep humidity as high as practical. Place plant on a pebble tray or a humidity tray. For best results, use a room humidifier.
- Temperature: The plant thrives in warmth so try to keep at 20°C during the day and 15°C at night. Place the plant in a draft-free area of the house away from air conditioners and doors or windows which open frequently. The leaves will die quickly after exposure to rapid temperature fluctuations caused by drafts.
- Fertilizer: Fertilize lightly during the growing season with liquid or use slow-release pellets.
- Propagation: Mature tubers can be divided.
- Repotting: Repot when plant becomes too large, use well-aerated potting mixture.
- Special Care: Caladiums go dormant in the autumn and their leaves die back. Move dormant plant to a dark area that is around 15°C. Water once a month while the plant is dormant. When spring comes your plant will come out of dormancy. Place it back in its growing spot.
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