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5.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)


Also known as
Alocasia Hilo Beauty, Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Beauty' and caladium praetermissum
Taxonomy
Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'
Caladium
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Caladium Hilo Beauty
How often to water your Caladium Hilo Beauty

every 9
Caladium Hilo Beauty 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
Finding light for Caladium Hilo Beauty in your home

a window
Caladium Hilo Beauty 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 Caladium Hilo Beauty in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Caladium Hilo Beauty

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 Caladium Hilo Beauty after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My new baby is growing a new leaf
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Help!! I just got this guy and he turned yellow so fast. I fertilized it, it’s about 5ft from a window, no idea what’s wrong:( #Caladium
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Look at the roots on this beauty! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #RootPorn
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This one is rooting so well looking like some healthy roots!! #RootPorn #Caladium #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants
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I didn’t even SEE this start! lil secret leaf ❤️
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Droopy plant! Is this normal? My caladium hilo beauty started so strong and upright. Now it’s droopy even though I’ve tried to stake it a little. Suggestions? It has been getting the right water and good sun.
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leaves dropping my hilo beauty had a leaf yellow at the beginning of the week after she got sunburn when my partner opened the shade while I was at work. it dropped the leaf a few days later and it’s happening again now. the only thing that’s changed is that I took it off the windowsill (was her quarantine location) and moved it to be with my other plants. any ideas what could be going on? #helpmyplant! 🥺
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Just got this plant, haven't even really watered it yet - what have I already done to it!? Hilo beauty. Only have had it for like 4 days. Help!
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Why is my alocasia so droopy? I also had to cut a leaf off because it turned yellow and am also wondering why it did that too.
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Help! My Hilo is on its last leaf Soooo, my Hilo Beauty is not doing well. I’m down to my last stem and leaf, and now my leaf is starting to get crispy & die. I did read that these can go dormant in the winter, so I’ve been trying to avoid that by giving it lots of light (about 3 feet from a south facing window) & I put it under a grow light for a few hours in the evening too. I’m also trying to keep it nice & humid, but I live in an old drafty house, so my heat is almost constantly running & drying everything out. Does anyone know: if I loose my last leaf & stem, is there any chance of it surviving & coming back in the spring? Or is it a goner? If anyone has any ideas or suggestions on what I can do to save this baby, I would appreciate it! It’s one of my favorites & I don’t want to loose it 😭 #CaladiumHiloBeauty #hilobeauty
Caladium Hilo Beauty 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
Caladium Hilo Beauty 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
Caladium Hilo Beauty prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
🪴 Soil
Caladium Hilo Beauty 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
Caladium Hilo Beauty 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
Caladium Hilo Beauty is native to South and Central America.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Caladium Hilo Beauty
Caladium Hilo Beauty
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.

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