Are Caladiums Indoor or Outdoor Plants?

Caladiums are tropical plants with colorful foliage. Native to South America, they have been cultivated for use in gardens, both indoors and outdoors. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes, with some reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide.

Caladiums prefer warm temperatures, so they are most often used as annuals outside in the United States. In zones 9-11 they can be grown as perennials. Caladiums do best in partial shade or filtered sun and rich, moist soil.

Caladiums make excellent indoor plants due to their low light requirements. They can be placed near windows that get some sunlight but not direct sun, or even in an east facing window where sunlight is more indirect. The soil should remain moist, but not soggy.

In addition to their attractive foliage, caladiums also produce fragrant white blooms from summer through fall. This makes them a great addition to any indoor or outdoor garden.

Conclusion:
Caladiums are versatile plants that can thrive both indoors and outdoors depending on the climate and growing conditions. For outdoor gardens, they need partial shade or filtered sun and rich, moist soil in warmer climates.

For indoor gardens, they need low light levels and moist but not soggy soil. In either setting they will provide attractive foliage year-round plus fragrant white blooms during summer and fall months.

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Alex Wright