{"product_id":"caladium-strawberry-star","title":"Caladium Strawberry Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fancy-leaved \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/blogs\/caring-for-your-plants\/how-to-grow-caladiums-from-bulb\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/blogs\/caring-for-your-plants\/how-to-grow-caladiums-from-bulb\"\u003eCaladium\u003c\/a\u003e Strawberry Star has large variegated light-colored leaves, dark-green veins, and red speckles. The color of the leaves changes with light intensity, going from pale green to light pink. \n  It's a tuberous plant belonging to the Araceae family. This ornamental aroid is often cultivated in containers or as a border plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral Caladium Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/strong\u003eCaladium x hortulanum Strawberry Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulb\/tuber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part-shade to non-direct sun \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH Preferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic (6.1 – 6.5) to Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Recommended Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight, Heat, and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caladiums require ample light, heat, and humidity for optimal growth. Ensure they are planted in a bright spot with sufficient warmth and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Your Bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant bulbs about 2\" deep with eyes facing up, 8-12\" apart, in a shallow container with good drainage. Keep the pot in a bright location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water generously after planting and maintain slightly damp soil. Roots and sprouts will form in a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a mix of houseplant potting soil, combined with heather soil, perlite, sphagnum moss, or compressed coconut fiber for optimal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for Your Caladium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be patient for growth to appear, typically within a few weeks. Once leaves unfold, repot into a larger pot with the well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight needs: \u003c\/strong\u003eCaladiums enjoy sun, and bright indirect light enhances the vibrancy of the colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caladiums love humid conditions. Consider using a humidifier or spraying foliage with filtered water. This helps keep the colors vibrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e During growth, apply diluted liquid fertilizer for indoor plants, avoiding contact with leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term care:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be grown in the garden or indoors as a houseplant on a veranda or bright windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimming back the leaves is not necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElephant ears winter care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing for Dormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e As autumn ends, reduce watering gradually. Once foliage wilts completely, cut down stems, and dig up bulbs. 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