Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton'
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Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when upper 20–30% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 21–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright tuberous herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Caladium cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 18 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton'
Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton' has broad, heart-shaped leaves with pink centres, red veins and green margins. The pink areas become clearer as the leaf expands, while the green edge stays visible around the blade.
Its leaves show pink centres, red veins and green margins clearly. A strong plant fills the pot by sending up upright leaf stalks from the base.
When the plant has finished its leaf phase, yellowing can happen quickly. This is normal for Caladiums. Once the leaves are fully yellow, they can be removed, and the tuber should stay on the dry side.
Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton' has the same tropical aroid background as other cultivated Caladiums. Warmth, filtered light and an airy, lightly moist mix keep the pink leaves developing well.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light or open shade supports good colour on the thin leaves.
- Watering: Keep the root area lightly moist while the plant is growing. Keep the mix airy around the roots.
- Substrate: Use fine bark or fibre with perlite or pumice, so water drains while the mix still holds light moisture.
- Warmth: Keep above 18 °C and place the pot away from cold surfaces.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity helps fresh leaves expand evenly.
- Feeding: Feed lightly while fresh leaves are forming, then stop when the plant slows.
- Summer placement: Outdoor shade works once nights are warm and the plant has been acclimated.
- Rest: When several leaves yellow together, reduce watering and let the pot dry down.
Common issues
- Drooping after moving: Usually a response to changed warmth, light or moisture.
- Brown leaf areas: Check for strong sun, cold glass, wet leaves in bright light or rough handling.
- Sudden yellowing: Often seasonal rest, but cold substrate and excess moisture should be checked.
- Soft tuber: Usually caused by wet, cold or poorly aerated conditions.
Dividing the tuber
Propagation is by tuber division. Use only mature, firm tubers, and keep one visible bud or growing point on each divided piece.
Safety around pets and children
Keep Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton' away from pets and children. Its leaves, leaf stalks and tuber contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat, digestive tract and skin if plant tissue is eaten or handled after damage.
Cultivar background
'Carolyn Whorton' is an established pink fancy-leaved Caladium cultivar.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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