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Caladium pink gem
Caladium pink gem
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Caladiums come in many different colours. The pink gem kind have leaves with bright green edges and a salmon pink centre. This is a very low-maintenance houseplant and will make your home or office look even better.
Scientific Name:Caladium hortulanum
Common Names:caladium 'pink gem', elephant ear, heart of jesus, angel wings, malanga, stoplight, seagull, mother-in-law plant, Texas wonder
Maximum Reachable Height:30 inches
Difficulty to Grow:easy
Care:susceptible to aphids, whitefly, thrips, and mealybugs; treat with neem oil
Sunlight:bright indirect light and partial shade
Soil:well-drained, organic soil
Water:water when three-fourths of the soil becomes dry
Fertiliser: use liquid fertiliser every few weeks
Precautions:caladiums are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Ornamental Use: due to the spectacular colour of caladium leaves, it is often used in interior decoration
Medicinal Use:used in homeopathy for the treatment of various ailments
References:
https://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-care-for-a-caladium.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htm
https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/pages/caladium-planting-guide
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/caladium.html
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