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This unusual Caldadium with almost see-through white paper-thin leaves and red spots will brighten any room in your home! Its gorgeous and rare looks are the reason why this plant has become so popular and desired for indoor and outdoor gardens!
Overall plant height including growing pot: 45-55cm height including growing pot
Growing pot size: Growing pot size 24cm diameter.
Caladiums are grown for their showy leaves. In summer they produce clumps of long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves.
Caladiums are extremely easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. This shade-loving but sun tolerant plants thrive in heat and humidity.
Soil temperature needs to be 70 degrees F. or higher when planting. Plant in containers which can then be easily lifted in northern climates where they may not survive the winter if left unprotected.
Tropical plants are adapted to humid conditions, if they are looked after correctly and misted often they can act as natural humidifiers helping with breathing problems, and skin sensitivity. It’s well known that colours can affect emotions and affect reactions. The pink tones in the Strawberry Star can inspire creativity, and white is the colour of new beginnings!
Grow caladiums in spring and summer. These South American beauties love the warmth and long daylight hours. They're warm-natured and will begin to grow as soon as you plant them -- no special treatment required.
Plant the tubers in 4-6 inch (10-15 cm) pots, covering with just 1 inch (2.5 cm) of potting mix. Give them a good drink of water, and keep them in a warm spot (about 75°F/24°C) with indirect light. You can expect those colorful leaves to unfurl in 6-8 weeks.
Like other tropical plants, it will appreciate regular watering and moist (not wet) soil.
Keep it in an area with bright indirect sunlight
Strawberry Stars will appreciate a rich, well-draining potting mix.
During the warmer months, feed it with a liquid fertilizer.
If you keep the plant outdoors, bring it back inside in the winter and keep it in a well-heated room.
Strawberry Stars don’t grow leaves in the winter as they become dormant. Keep the tubers in dry soil in a dark space and replant them again next year.
Caladium Strawberry Stars are native to Central and South America.
They are members of the Araceae family and have beautiful arrow heart-shaped leaves.
The Strawberry Star Caladium leaves are a little on the fragile side but the plant will survive strongly with the correct care.
Your Caladium may get a little dry during transport, this is normal and will not affect your plant. Make sure you water it as soon as you receive it, give it a day or two and it will be back to its normal beautiful ways!
Pets and children: Toxic, please keep away from pets and children.
How tall does it grow? They grow up to 2 .5 feet tall and wide
*Decorative pots sold separately
A colourful unusual plant that will add a tropical touch to your home. Get yours now!
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