Caladium Wayang bicolor

🌿 Caladium ‘Wayang’ Bicolor Overview

Caladium ‘Wayang’ Bicolor is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its dramatic contrast of deep green margins and vivid pink to red centers. With its bold heart-shaped leaves and paper-thin texture, it brings instant color and tropical flair to indoor spaces or shaded patios.

✨ Appearance

• Heart-shaped, delicate leaves

• Bright rose-pink to red centers

• Deep green edging with subtle veining

• Compact, clumping growth habit

• Typically grows 12–24 inches tall

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light indoors

• Outdoors: thrives in partial to full shade

• Too much direct sun can fade or burn the leaves

• Too little light may reduce color intensity

💧 Water

• Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy

• Water when the top inch feels slightly dry

• Never allow soil to completely dry out during active growth

• Reduce watering when entering dormancy

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Loves warmth: 70–85°F

• Sensitive to cold — avoid temps below 60°F

• Thrives in moderate to high humidity

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining, moisture-retentive mix

  • Potting soil

  • Perlite

  • Coco coir or peat

• Good drainage is essential to prevent tuber rot

🌿 Growth & Dormancy

• Grows from a tuber (bulb-like structure)

• May naturally go dormant in fall or winter

• When leaves fade and die back:

  • Reduce watering

  • Store tuber in dry soil until spring

• New growth resumes when temperatures warm

🌸 Maintenance Tips

• Fertilize lightly during the growing season

• Remove yellowing leaves to encourage fresh growth

• Best displayed in decorative pots or shaded patio planters

🐾 Pet Safety

• Toxic if ingested

• Keep away from pets and children

💚 Why People Love It

• High-impact color with minimal effort

• Perfect for shaded spaces

• Unique, artistic leaf patterns

• Excellent seasonal tropical accent