Caladium

Caladium / Elephant Ear

Caladium grows well in containers with the right season and container size.

HerbeasyperennialWarm seasonWet seasonCool season

Reference guide

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Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: —.

Indoor · year-roundCaladium is an indoor plant — there is no fixed outdoor sowing window. Start, buy, or repot any month with bright indirect light and appropriate watering.

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Caladium monthly sowing suitability
Month	Suitability
January	Good
February	Good
March	Good
April	Good
May	Good
June	Good
July	Good
August	Good
September	Good
October	Good
November	Good
December	Good

Growing requirements

Sun: 4–6 hours direct light
Water: Medium
Shade tolerance: High
Container: 6L (10 inch pot)
Soil depth: 12 cm
Support: None
First harvest: 90 days from sowing
Lifecycle: 1825 days

Timeline

Germination: about 14 days.

Flowering begins: around day 60.

First harvest: around day 90.

Harvest window: roughly 365 days.

Terrace notes for Caladium

Bright indirect light near a window is ideal. Avoid cold drafts and water when the top inch of soil dries.

Care tips

Use a pot with drainage holes.
Wipe leaves monthly to keep pores clear.
Rotate the pot every few weeks for even growth.

Common pests

Mealybug
Spider mite
Scale

Common diseases

Root rot from overwatering

Traits

Beginner safe
Shade tolerant
Year-round
Low effort
Terrace star
Indoor plant

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