Caladium Bicolor, Heart of Jesus Plant with PlanterCaldium Heart of Jesus Plant is an indoor plant that is famous for its beauty and easy-to-grow nature. They have long-shaped leaves of reddish-tinted green leaves. They grow equally well in lawns, homes, and offices and also purifies the air making them a good office plant.GeneralCaldium Heart of Jesus Plant is a native plant of the Southeast Asian regions.Your Caldium Heart of Jesus Plant is an effective Air Purifying Plant that effectively removes formaldehyde, VOCs, carbon dioxide, and various other harmful gases from the atmosphere.Your Caldium Heart of Jesus Plant can grow up to 1-3 feet tall when grown indoors.SunlightCaldium Heart of Jesus Plant prefers bright indirect sunlight to maintain its foliage. However, they also cope well with shades as well that makes them a good office plant as well.Your Plant requires a temperature of no less than 7 C or their health may start to decline. Hence, you must keep your plant indoors during the winter season.WateringWater your Caldium Heart of Jesus Plant only when the 3 inches of the topsoil is dry to touch. You must water them twice every week during the summers and once every week during the winters.Your Plant prefers a moderate-humidity environment and hence, you can also consider keeping them in your bathroom or kitchen areas or misting them regularly.SoilAn organic, slightly acidic, well-draining potting mix will suit your plant.FertilizerCaldium Heart of Jesus Plant is a heavy feeder. Regular feeding will boost their growth. You can use a balanced liquid fertilizer for your plant with a 20-20-20 NPK Ratio once every month in the summer season.However, during the winter season, you must withhold any fertilizer use as it is the natural resting period for your plants.ToxicityYour Caldium Heart of Jesus Plant is considered to be toxic for pets and humans. If ingested, it can cause symptoms of vomitting, ingestion, nausea, and headaches.Additional CareYou should prune your Caldium Heart of Jesus Plant once every month by clipping off the dead leaves and twigs from the plant to boost the plant s growth and to prevent it from becoming leggy.You should repot your plant once every year in a pot that is longer than a size bigger than the current pot to help your plant grow the best during the spring or summer season. You must use a new potting mix for your plant then.TroubleshootingCaldium Heart of Jesus Plant leaves turning yellow: It is an indication of overwatering- Water your plant only when the top 3 inches of the soil is completely dry.Caldium Heart of Jesus Plant leaves turning brown: This is caused due to direct sunlight exposure- Place your plant in a room that receives bright indirect sunlight.
