Caladium Thai Pink (single plant pot)
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Description
In India, we can sell this Caladium Thai Pink (single plant pot) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal
Caladium ‘Thai Pink’ is a stunning and eye-catching variety of Caladium known for its soft pink leaves with delicate green veins and borders. Like most caladiums, it’s grown primarily for its vibrant foliage and is popular in tropical gardens, shaded landscapes, and indoor pots.
🌿 Caladium ‘Thai Pink’ Overview
Feature | Description |
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Common Name | Thai Pink Caladium |
Botanical Name | Caladium bicolor ‘Thai Pink’ |
Family | Araceae |
Type | Tuberous tropical plant (foliage) |
Origin | Thailand (cultivar) |
Growth Habit | Clumping, upright or mounding |
🍃 Foliage Characteristics
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Color: Soft blush-pink to bubblegum-pink centers with green edges and delicate green veining.
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Shape: Typical heart- or arrow-shaped leaves, paper-thin and elegant.
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Texture: Smooth, delicate, and slightly translucent when backlit.
🌤 Care Requirements
Need | Details |
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Light | Bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Direct sun can scorch the leaves. |
Watering | Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy. Let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings. |
Soil | Light, well-draining mix rich in organic matter. Peat + perlite or coco coir works well. |
Temperature | Warm climate plant; ideal 20–30°C (68–86°F). Not frost-tolerant. |
Humidity | Loves high humidity (>50%). Mist or use pebble trays indoors. |
Feeding | Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer). |
🪴 Growth & Dormancy
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Active Season: Spring through late summer.
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Dormancy: In cooler climates, Caladiums go dormant in winter. Foliage dies back—stop watering, lift and store tubers in a dry, cool place until spring.
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Height: Typically grows 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) tall.
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Spacing: About 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) apart if planting in beds.
🔁 Propagation
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By tuber division: Gently separate the bulbs during repotting or dormancy, ensuring each piece has at least one growth eye.
⚠️ Common Issues
Symptom | Likely Cause |
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Yellowing leaves | Overwatering or low light |
Brown edges | Low humidity |
No growth | Tuber is dormant or planted too deep |
Leaf scorch | Too much direct sun exposure |
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