Caladium 'Florida Moonlight' tuber | Shade-loving tropical white houseplant, perennial foliage, summer bulbs
Caladium Florida Moonlight
Caladium Florida Moonlight
Caladium Florida Moonlight
Caladium Florida Moonlight
Caladium Florida Moonlight
Caladium Florida Moonlight
Caladium Florida Moonlight
Caladium Florida Moonlight
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The Fancy Leaved Caladium Florida Moonlight is a medium-sized variety, featuring large white leaves with pale green veins. It is a hybrid developed at the University of Florida to be a strong performer all summer long.

The leaves can grow up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) when mature and are a bit frilly, translucent, and thin. The Florida Moonlight Angel Wings will brighten up any area of your garden.

General Caladium Info

  • Scientific name: Caladium x hortulanum Florida Moonlight
  • Ships as: Bulb/tuber
  • Bulb size: 1
  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Light Requirements: Partial shade to shade
  • Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acidic (6.1 – 6.5) to Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
  • Maximum Recommended Zone: Zone 13
  • Other Info: Deer and rabbit resistant, humidity tolerant; Warning: Toxic to cats and dogs

Growing Tips

  • Light, Heat, and Humidity: Caladiums require ample light, heat, and humidity for optimal growth. Ensure they are planted in a bright spot with sufficient warmth and humidity.
  • Starting Your Bulbs: Plant bulbs about 2" deep with eyes facing up, 8-12" apart, in a shallow container with good drainage. Keep the pot in a bright location.
  • Watering: Water generously after planting and maintain slightly damp soil. Roots and sprouts will form in a few weeks.
  • Soil: Use a mix of houseplant potting soil, combined with heather soil, perlite, sphagnum moss, or compressed coconut fiber for optimal growth.

Caring for Your Aaron Caladium

  • Patience: Be patient for growth to appear, typically within a few weeks. Once leaves unfold, repot into a larger pot with the well-draining substrate.
  • Light needs: While the Caladium Florida Moonlight can tolerate more shade than some other varieties, bright light still enhances the vibrancy of the colors.
  • Humidity: Caladiums love humid conditions. Consider using a humidifier or spraying foliage with filtered water. This helps keep the colors vibrant.
  • Fertilizer: During growth, apply diluted liquid fertilizer for indoor plants, avoiding contact with leaves.
  • Long-term care: It can be grown in the garden or indoors as a houseplant on a veranda or bright windowsill.
  • Pruning: Trimming back the leaves is not necessary.

Elephant ears winter care

  • Preparing for Dormancy: As autumn ends, reduce watering gradually. Once foliage wilts completely, cut down stems, and dig up bulbs. Air dry before storing in a dark, well-ventilated, dry place above 15°C.