Great in landscapes and containers, White Star caladium will grow well in sun and shade locations as a reliable caladium for sun and shade.  This variety is a medium landscape caladium and an excellent caladium for containers. They are great as fillers in combination recipes and wonderful in patio planters, especially when showcasing this striking white and pink caladium.

They can also be grown indoors as a houseplant in bright light or a sunny window. Caladium foliage also makes a wonderful component in cut flower arrangements.

Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.

Outdoors:

Since Caladiums prefer heat and humidity and do not tolerate cold, soggy soils, for most gardeners who live in the north will have best results in containers, especially when growing this White Star caladium as dependable caladium for sun and shade. The soil in pots or planters warms up faster and has better drainage so plants will not become soggy. Remember for best growth always keep the temperatures above 65 F.

A ¼ - ½ strength fertilizing every week or every other week is fine throughout the season, too strong a fertilizer can burn leaves, and since the leaves last all season you want to keep them looking fresh. Caladiums like to be moist at all times so avoid allowing them to dry out as it also causes leaves to yellow and drop on this vibrant white and pink caladium.

Where the Caladiums will do best depends a lot on your location within the US, since sunlight intensity varies depending on where you live. Here’s a quick reference to help guide you to help you succeed.