Baby Caladium Mix (12 Plants/ 4 Varieties) 6cm Pot House Plants

🌿 Baby Caladium Mix — Mini Caladium Tray Selection

The Baby Caladium Mix is a vibrant tray selection of young Caladium plants, each displaying unique, colourful heart-shaped leaves with striking patterns in pink, white, green, red, and speckled combinations. These tropical beauties are loved for their delicate foliage, painterly markings, and compact size, making them perfect for tray planting — ideal for styling on windowsills, coffee tables, kitchen counters, or shelving displays. As a group, they create an instant pop of colour and texture, and their small stature allows for easy styling in decorative trays, ceramics, or shallow planters. With proper humidity and gentle care, Baby Caladiums reward with eye-catching growth throughout the warmer months.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Indoors: Bright, indirect light is best. Too much direct sun may scorch the delicate leaves.

• Low light: Tolerated, but colours may fade and leaves may grow smaller.

• Best position: East- or north-facing windowsills, or filtered light from a sheer curtain.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)

• Minimum temperature: Keep above 15°C (59°F); avoid cold draughts.

• Humidity: High humidity is essential for best performance. Use a pebble tray, group with other plants, or mist regularly to maintain moisture in the air.

💧 Watering Needs

• Watering frequency: Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy. Water when the top 2–3 cm is dry.

• Tray display tip: Ensure each baby pot or liner drains well — sitting in water can quickly lead to rot.

• Winter: Most caladiums go dormant in cooler seasons — reduce watering significantly when leaves begin to die back.

🪴 Soil & Tray Display Notes

• Soil type: Light, well-draining compost — a mix for aroids or tropical plants works well.

• Tray type: Display in a decorative tray, shallow bowl, or a low planter box. Use a liner or saucers to catch drainage and protect surfaces.

• Tip: For a cleaner look, top the soil with moss or gravel between plants.

🌱 Feeding

• Growing season (spring–summer): Feed fortnightly with a diluted liquid fertiliser.

• Autumn–winter: Stop feeding when plants enter dormancy and lose foliage.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Pruning: Remove yellowing or faded leaves at the base to encourage fresh growth.

• Dormancy care: If leaves die back fully, reduce watering and let the tubers rest in the soil. Resume watering in spring as new growth appears.

🌾 Propagation

• By division: Mature plants grow from tubers, which can be divided during dormancy.

• Not typically propagated from baby plants, but new growth may sprout from tubers as they mature.

🐛 Pests & Problems

• Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, and fungus gnats in overly damp soil.

• Symptoms: Leaf curl, yellowing, or speckling.

• Treatment: Treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap and increase airflow around the display.

• Common issues:

  • Crispy edges: Usually caused by dry air — increase humidity.

  • Leaf drop: Normal in autumn/winter or due to overwatering.

🧤 Toxicity & Safety

• Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Contains calcium oxalates which may cause irritation.

• Precaution: Keep out of reach of pets and children, especially during leaf changes.

🏡 Decor Use & Styling Tips

• Best styled in a low decorative tray or shallow bowl, grouped closely for a lush mini garden effect

• Ideal for:

  • Coffee tables, shelves, windowsills, or bathroom ledges

  • Mix-and-match colour palettes — pinks, whites, greens, and speckled varieties offer high contrast

  • Pairing with moss, gravel, or small ferns for a jungle or botanical terrarium vibe

• Great for seasonal summer colour — or as giftable indoor mini gardens