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4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)


Taxonomy
Caladium bicolor 'Florida Moonlight'
Caladium
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Florida Moonlight Caladium

How often to water your Florida Moonlight Caladium

every 9
Florida Moonlight Caladium needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Florida Moonlight Caladium in your home

a window
Florida Moonlight Caladium may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Florida Moonlight Caladium in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Florida Moonlight Caladium

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Florida Moonlight Caladium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Florida Moonlight Caladium prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Florida Moonlight Caladium may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Florida Moonlight Caladium doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Florida Moonlight Caladium does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Florida Moonlight Caladium should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Florida Moonlight Caladium is native to South and Central America.
Care Summary for Florida Moonlight Caladium
Florida Moonlight Caladium
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say









The leaves on this are stunning and so unique but they should never be in direct sunlight or they will get burnt instantly. I had this plant in a semi-shaded window for no more than 2 days and its top layer of leaves got fried. Pretty fast grower so the holes left by trimming should get filled quickly.



