Caladium Red Ruffle (Caladium bicolor 'Red Ruffles')
Rs. 599.00
Caladium Red Ruffle (Caladium bicolor 'Red Ruffles')
Caladium Red Ruffle (Caladium bicolor 'Red Ruffles')
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About Caladium Red Ruffle (Caladium bicolor 'Red Ruffles')
Caladium Red Ruffle is a tuberous tropical plant with vivid red, green-edged heart-shaped leaves. It's a bold statement foliage plant for shaded indoor corners, though it is toxic if ingested.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch and fade the leaf colour.
- Soil: Well-draining soil rich in organic matter, slightly acidic.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist occasionally or group with other humidity-loving plants.
Placement
Best in a bright, shaded indoor spot away from direct sun and cold drafts - Caladiums are sensitive to chilly temperatures.
Care
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the active growing season (spring-summer); reduce watering as the plant naturally goes dormant in cooler months.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting: Repot the tuber yearly at the start of the growing season.
- Pruning: Remove yellowing or spent leaves at the base as they appear.
Note: This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. Toxic if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals) - causes mouth and throat irritation in pets and humans; keep away from children and pets.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist in the growing season; reduce watering during dormancy
- Light: Bright, indirect light - avoid direct sun
- Soil: Well-draining soil rich in organic matter, slightly acidic
- Humidity: High - mist occasionally or group with other humidity-loving plants
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season
- Repotting: Repot the tuber yearly at the start of the growing season
- Pruning: Remove yellowing or spent leaves at the base
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Caladium Red Ruffle safe for pets?
No - it's toxic if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Keep away from pets and children.
Why is my Caladium losing its leaves?
Caladiums naturally go dormant in cooler months and lose leaves - this is normal, not a sign of a dying plant.
How much light does it need?
Bright, indirect light. Direct sun can scorch and fade the leaf colours.
Does it need high humidity?
It prefers high humidity - misting or grouping with other plants helps it thrive indoors.
