Caladiums: Seasonal Color, Not Year‑Round Houseplants

Lifecycle

Caladiums grow colorful leaves for months, then go dormant (tubers need 4 months cool/dry). Most people discard them at dormancy.

Indoor Challenges

• Need very sunny window to maintain color.
• Intolerant of dryness.
• High effort for temporary display.

Better Year‑Round Color Alternatives

Coleus, Prayer Plant (Maranta), Calathea, Croton, Alocasia, Rex Begonia, Purple Velvet Plant, Bromeliads.

Consider returning the caladiums and choosing a permanent foliage plant.