The leaves have started drooping and the smaller leaves seems to be dead. Caused by a soil-borne fungus, the fungus enters through the roots and passes up into the stem producing toxic substances. Keep them in a cool (not cold) place in … Move caladiums indoor as soon as the temperatures begin to drop if you had put them outdoor. Caladium plants are known for their large, paper-thin leaves that come in natural combinations of reds, greens and whites. 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. Dormancy shouldn't occur until the fall. I got these caladium from nursery a week back. happens if your dog eats any part of the caladium plant, including the leaves, root, and stalk I keep it indoors, in the bathroom, and water it regularly. Caladium Stems Bending and Drooping. My caladium leaves are drooping. In addition, because most Caladiums are hybrids they often revert to all green. 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. 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. I purchased this lovely Mis Muffet caladium at the garden center last Thursday. Caladium leaves bend and droops when they do not have enough water or are too cold. Even so, some of the older leaves will always be flopping over no matter what you do. Caladium leaves have been drooping like crazy lately. It was kept in a medium-light covered greenhouse area, and it was in full display when I purchased it. Topical caladium poisoning. Messages: 4 Likes Received: 0 Location: Bangalore. The type of soluble fertilizer that you can use for your indoor Caladiums could be Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose (8-7-6). Caladiums thrive in the hot and humid conditions of summer but will start to droop and lose leaves as temperatures cool. One of the things to address is to ensure the Caladium plants are not exposed to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm. Oral caladium poisoning. It seems to have slowed down with putting out new leaves lately, also. 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). Soon their leaves will die back and dry up and begin dormancy for the cold season. If indoors: First, stop watering once leaves droop. Chaithra New Member. The first symptom of fusarium is the appearance of a few yellow leaves or a slight drooping of the lower leaves. Small leaves, lack of color, and bent stems all can be caused by inadequate light. Your Caladium should really be in a sunny window. 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