Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior'
Also known as
Fancy-Leafed Caladium
Taxonomy
Caladium 'Candidum Junior'
Caladium
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior'

How often to water your Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior'

every 9
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' in your home

a window
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' in your home š”.

How to fertilize Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior'

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' 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
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' doesnāt 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
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' 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
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior' is native to South and Central America.
Care Summary for Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior'
Angel Wings 'Candidum Junior'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
