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Caladium Thai Pink (single plant pot)

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In India, we can sell this Caladium Thai Pink (single plant pot) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

Caladium ‘Thai Pink’ is a stunning and eye-catching variety of Caladium known for its soft pink leaves with delicate green veins and borders. Like most caladiums, it’s grown primarily for its vibrant foliage and is popular in tropical gardens, shaded landscapes, and indoor pots.


🌿 Caladium ‘Thai Pink’ Overview

FeatureDescription
Common NameThai Pink Caladium
Botanical NameCaladium bicolor ‘Thai Pink’
FamilyAraceae
TypeTuberous tropical plant (foliage)
OriginThailand (cultivar)
Growth HabitClumping, upright or mounding

🍃 Foliage Characteristics

  • Color: Soft blush-pink to bubblegum-pink centers with green edges and delicate green veining.

  • Shape: Typical heart- or arrow-shaped leaves, paper-thin and elegant.

  • Texture: Smooth, delicate, and slightly translucent when backlit.


🌤 Care Requirements

NeedDetails
LightBright, indirect light or dappled shade. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.
WateringKeep soil evenly moist but never soggy. Let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings.
SoilLight, well-draining mix rich in organic matter. Peat + perlite or coco coir works well.
TemperatureWarm climate plant; ideal 20–30°C (68–86°F). Not frost-tolerant.
HumidityLoves high humidity (>50%). Mist or use pebble trays indoors.
FeedingUse a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer).

🪴 Growth & Dormancy

  • Active Season: Spring through late summer.

  • Dormancy: In cooler climates, Caladiums go dormant in winter. Foliage dies back—stop watering, lift and store tubers in a dry, cool place until spring.

  • Height: Typically grows 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) tall.

  • Spacing: About 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) apart if planting in beds.


🔁 Propagation

  • By tuber division: Gently separate the bulbs during repotting or dormancy, ensuring each piece has at least one growth eye.


⚠️ Common Issues

SymptomLikely Cause
Yellowing leavesOverwatering or low light
Brown edgesLow humidity
No growthTuber is dormant or planted too deep
Leaf scorchToo much direct sun exposure

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