How to Care for Caladium bicolor (Elephant Ear)

Korean name: 칼라디움

Caladium is a foliage plant known for its colorful and patterned leaves. The heart-shaped leaves make it a popular indoor ornamental plant. Proper light and watering are essential for its growth.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: foliage plant, colorful leaves, indoor plant, medium care
• Also known as: Caladium, Elephant Ear

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintaining high humidity is beneficial.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Caladium bicolor?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Caladium bicolor?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Caladium bicolor safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Caladium bicolor good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintaining high humidity is beneficial.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season..