Caladium Rubicundum Plant

₹150.00

Caladium bicolor (Rubicundum) is an easy Caladium to grow to 1 to 3 feet tall. If you want to grow this Caladium to 3+ feet it will need to be grown with wet feet in a very warm and humid situation. Foliage: Dark green leaves, purple veins and pink spots Flower: Hooded Height: 3 to 7 feet Situation: Full sun/part shade. Zone: 9 and up Botanical name: Caladium bicolor Country of origin: South America (Amazon Basin — Brazil and surrounding regions)

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.