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



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Caladium 'Purple Light' is a multicoloured cultivar with large heart-shaped leaves mixing green, pink, red and white tones. The lightly translucent surface can shift in depth as each leaf matures, giving the plant a layered seasonal display from its underground tubers. Steady warmth is important for continued foliage production, paired with bright filtered light, high humidity and a loose substrate that holds gentle moisture while draining well. Water during active growth when the upper mix begins to dry, then reduce watering as dormancy starts. The delicate leaves mark in harsh sun, and the plant contains calcium oxalate.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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: 50 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Caladium cultivar • genus native to Central & South Tropical America
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
15°C
Bring under cover below
12°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer gardens, Sheltered urban patios
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