Caladium Purple Light foliage close-up with pink and green patterned leaves.

Caladium Purple Light baby plant in a nursery pot.

Araceae

Caladium ‘Purple Light’

Angel Wings

5 for 4

Elongated heart-shaped leaves on Caladium ‘Purple Light’ combine lavender to purple-pink centres, green veins and margins, and irregular pink, red and white markings. The smaller markings shift in position from leaf to leaf.

Read full guide to Caladium ‘Purple Light’

€9,75

VAT included · plus

Choose a size

Baby · XS Pot Ø 6 cm · approx. 12 cm tall

Variant

Sizes are approximate. Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant; diameter at the widest point.

Only 8 left

4.6/5 store rating · 20,000+ customers served

Hand-checked before shipping

28-day plant guarantee

Tracked shipping

Care at a glance

Caladium ‘Purple Light’

Light

Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux

Watering

Water when ~20–30% dry

Substrate

Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium

Temperature

Ideal: 21–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C

Humidity

High 60–80% +

Growth habit

Upright clumping tuberous herbaceous perennial.

Support

not needed

Growth speed

High

Cultivated size guide

Height: 50 cm • Spread: 50 cm

Toxicity & safety

Toxic

Origin & habitat

Caladium cultivar bred by Zhongshan Brighten Floriculture Co., Ltd., China

Outdoor growing

Outside from 18 °C · sheltered spot

How to read these values

These care values give practical guidance for growing the plant. Adjust care 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 growing conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.

Cultivated size guide: approximate dimensions for an established plant in the stated growing context. Height is measured upwards from the growing surface; foliage height excludes flower stems. Trailing length follows a stem, while foliage drop is the vertical distance from the crown to the lowest leaf tips. Spread is the width of the leafy plant or crown, not an individual leaf. Flowering height includes the flower stems. A container guide applies to pot-grown plants; an in-ground guide applies to plants rooted in the ground. Size also depends on age, conditions, pot space and training.

These figures do not describe the size supplied and are not fixed upper limits.

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 ‘Purple Light’

Lavender and purple-pink occupy much of the leaf centre, broken up by green veins and margins. Pink, red and white markings vary in position across individual blades.

Leaf colours and pattern of Caladium ‘Purple Light’

Elongated heart-shaped foliage with a broad blade.
Lavender to purple-pink colouring through the centre.
Green veins and margins.
Irregular pink, red, white and green markings across the blade.

Origin & background

Breeding origin of Caladium ‘Purple Light’

‘Purple Light’ is a cultivated Caladium bred by Zhongshan Brighten Floriculture Co., Ltd. in China.

Plant care

Caring for Caladium ‘Purple Light’

Light: Give it bright filtered light. Gentle morning or evening sun can be introduced gradually.
Temperature: Keep temperatures around 21–29 °C. Avoid prolonged temperatures below 15 °C. Protect the leaves and tuber from cold draughts and cold window glass.
Humidity: Provide about 60–80% humidity together with gentle air circulation. Keep the plant away from hot, dry air from heating vents.
Watering: During active growth, water when the surface and upper layer have begun to dry while the rest of the mix remains lightly moist. Water evenly and let the excess drain.
Potting mix: Use a loose, airy mix that drains freely and still holds some moisture.
Feeding: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser while new leaves are growing, at a moderate dose.
Space: Allow the arching leaves enough room to grow without rubbing against neighbouring plants or furnishings; the final spread varies with the plant and conditions.
Seasonal rest: Caladiums can naturally lose their leaves and become dormant. As foliage dies back, stop feeding and let the mix become substantially drier. Keep the tuber warm and frost-free, checking occasionally that it neither rots nor shrivels badly. Resume watering gradually once new growth emerges.
Repotting: Repot when tubers crowd the pot or the mix becomes compacted.
Propagation: Divide a mature tuber so each piece has a healthy bud.

Issues & solutions

Recognising problems in Caladium ‘Purple Light’

Roots or the tuber soften as the plant collapses: First distinguish normal seasonal leaf loss from true tuber decay. A firm tuber can rest while its leaves yellow. If it becomes mushy, collapses or smells foul, preserve sound tissue and remove only confirmed rot with a disinfected tool. Allow healthy cut surfaces to dry before replanting in fresh, airy mix.
Brown or translucent patches after cold exposure: Chilling can damage tender Caladium leaves. Move the plant to a warm position and protect new leaves from cold air and cold window glass.
Colour fades or young leaves are distorted: Check light, temperatures, watering and root health first. Slowing growth may signal seasonal rest. New scarring or distortion also calls for a close inspection for living pests before treatment.
Fine scars, stippling or webbing appear: Check leaf undersides for living thrips or mites before treating. Isolate a confirmed infestation and remove accessible insects carefully. If needed, use only a locally authorised product labelled for that pest on indoor caladiums and follow the plant-safety and repeat instructions.

Safety

Caladium ‘Purple Light’ is toxic to people and pets

Keep this plant away from children, cats and dogs.
Its leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes.
Chewing may cause burning pain, drooling, swelling, vomiting or difficulty swallowing. Contact a veterinarian or medical professional after exposure, especially if swelling or breathing problems occur.

Names & etymology

Where does the name Caladium come from?

The genus name Caladium comes from Malay keladi, a word used for taro-like aroids.

Étienne Pierre Ventenat established the genus Caladium in 1800 in Magasin Encyclopédique, volume 4, page 463.

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.

Caladium ‘Purple Light’

€9,75