Caladiums thrive in the hot and humid conditions of summer but will start to droop and lose leaves as temperatures cool. Move caladiums indoor as soon as the temperatures begin to drop if you had put them outdoor. Care of Caladium Plants: Overwintering Caladiums It seems a shame to have such a showy plant only give one season of color. My caladium leaves are drooping. It was kept in a medium-light covered greenhouse area, and it was in full display when I purchased it. Caladium plants are known for their large, paper-thin leaves that come in natural combinations of reds, greens and whites. Though I have kept it moist and in a semi-shaded area, some of the leaves have started to droop to the ground. Keep them in a cool (not cold) place in … Topical caladium poisoning. Soon their leaves will die back and dry up and begin dormancy for the cold season. If indoors: First, stop watering once leaves droop. Oral caladium poisoning. To keep your caladium leaves healthy, the University of Florida IFAS Extension says to use a well-draining soil that is kept moist to the touch. happens if your dog eats any part of the caladium plant, including the leaves, root, and stalk is caused by the exposure of your dog’s skin to the oils or liquid in the leaves, stalk, or roots of the caladium plant, it can also be caused by being stuck by a thorn from the caladium. With over a hundred varieties to choose from, these plants offer a bold splash of color to any shady spot in your garden or back yard, and can be grown successfully indoors as well. Small leaves, lack of color, and bent stems all can be caused by inadequate light. Fortunately, it is possible to enjoy the same plants next year if you remember to dig up the tubers and bring them indoors to store for the winter. The first symptom of fusarium is the appearance of a few yellow leaves or a slight drooping of the lower leaves. It gets some soft indirect light from the window. It seems to have slowed down with putting out new leaves lately, also. I keep it indoors, in the bathroom, and water it regularly. Your Caladium should really be in a sunny window. Chaithra New Member. One of the things to address is to ensure the Caladium plants are not exposed to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If the tubers are to be kept over the winter in temperate areas, they must be brought in before the first frost (or before soil temperatures drop below 55ºF). Caladium Stems Bending and Drooping. Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm. Messages: 4 Likes Received: 0 Location: Bangalore. Caladium leaves bend and droops when they do not have enough water or are too cold. The leaves have started drooping and the smaller leaves seems to be dead. Caladium leaves have been drooping like crazy lately. 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