'Florida Sweetheart'

£8.00
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Caladium ‘Florida Sweetheart’ isn’t quite what you’d expect when you think of a caladium. For instance, they feature strap leaves. These are narrower in shape and create a ripple effect. This plant is subtle in stance and has an air of elegance. Leaves are almost translucent with blush pigments and fuchsia pink veining. Green stippling borders the edge until it finally blends into block margins of green. If you’re not about the drama and looking for something more understated, this is the plant for you!

The Caladium 'Florida Sweet’ belongs to the Araceae family. The species has roots to the tropical rainforests of South America. They thrive in warm, humid and bright environments  

Seasonal Dormancy

It’s important to keep in mind that caladiums go into dormancy in colder climates. Its leaves will fade and die back. This is a completely natural part of its cycle-you haven’t killed the plant! Reduce watering significantly. When the foliage dries, stop watering. Store the tuber in a cool, dark, dry place and allow the plant to rest. Resume watering in the spring and wait for new growth to emerge   

Caladium ‘Florida Sweetheart’ isn’t quite what you’d expect when you think of a caladium. For instance, they feature strap leaves. These are narrower in shape and create a ripple effect. This plant is subtle in stance and has an air of elegance. Leaves are almost translucent with blush pigments and fuchsia pink veining. Green stippling borders the edge until it finally blends into block margins of green. If you’re not about the drama and looking for something more understated, this is the plant for you!

The Caladium 'Florida Sweet’ belongs to the Araceae family. The species has roots to the tropical rainforests of South America. They thrive in warm, humid and bright environments  

Seasonal Dormancy

It’s important to keep in mind that caladiums go into dormancy in colder climates. Its leaves will fade and die back. This is a completely natural part of its cycle-you haven’t killed the plant! Reduce watering significantly. When the foliage dries, stop watering. Store the tuber in a cool, dark, dry place and allow the plant to rest. Resume watering in the spring and wait for new growth to emerge   

    • Lighting: Thrives in bright / indirect light 

    • Watering: Water once top inch of soil is dry-prefers to be consistently moist (try to bottom water whenever possible to avoid those ghats!)     

    • Soil: Well-draining soil (I use a cacti / a desert mix for all my plants). They despise sitting in soggy soil, add perlite or vermiculite for aeration      

    • Environment: Native to the tropics, they require high humidity and warmth (ideally above 21°C)       

    • Toxicity: Caladiums are toxic when digested, keep away from pets and small children

    • Top tip: It’s possible to change colour intensity with fertiliser. Generous feeding produces a stronger depth of pink. Skipping fertiliser between waterings encourages a lighter tone. Bright light also keeps your plant nice and vibrant!

      Caladiums love humidity. Mist your plant 2 to 3 times per week. Group plants close together to create a natural humid microclimate

  • This caladium is grown locally in Manchester