Caladium thai red (single plant pot)

Caladium Thai Red is a striking ornamental foliage plant known for its bold red leaves often contrasted with green or dark margins and delicate veining. It’s a tropical, tuberous perennial that adds vibrant color to gardens, borders, or indoor containers.

🌿 Caladium Thai Red – Overview

• Botanical Name: Caladium bicolor (cultivar: Thai Red)

• Common Name: Thai Red Caladium

• Plant Type: Tropical tuberous perennial

• Origin: Native to South America, widely hybridized in Thailand

• Size: Typically 12–18 inches tall

🍁 Leaf Features

• Heart- or shield-shaped leaves

• Intense red or crimson central coloring

• May have dark green or bronze margins

• Some varieties show fine pinkish or reddish veins

🪴 Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Bright, indirect light is ideal

• Outdoors: partial shade to dappled sun

• Too much direct sun can scorch the leaves, especially the red areas

🌡️ Temperature

• Warm conditions (18–30°C / 65–86°F)

• Avoid temperatures below 15°C (59°F); not frost-tolerant

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy

• Allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry slightly before watering

• Reduce watering during dormancy

🌱 Soil

• Rich, well-draining soil

• Ideal mix: peat moss + perlite + garden soil (light and airy)

💨 Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (above 50%)

• Mist occasionally or use a humidifier indoors

🍽️ Fertilizer

• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar) every 2–3 weeks during the growing season

• Too much nitrogen can reduce color intensity

🍂 Dormancy Notes

• Caladiums go dormant in cooler months (typically winter)

• When leaves begin to yellow and die back:

  • Stop watering, allow the tubers to rest

  • Store dry tubers in a warm, dry place until spring

  • Replant once temperatures warm up

🪴 Potting & Landscape Use

• Perfect for:

  • Tropical garden borders

  • Shaded patios

  • Indoor containers

  • Mixed foliage arrangements