Caladium Bicolor 'Carousel'

Whimsical, joyful, and full of spinning tropical color! Caladium bicolor 'Carousel' delights with broad, heart-shaped creamy-white leaves accented by dramatic deep-pink veins and dusted with dark crimson speckles along a ruffled emerald border. Like a playful fairground ride, this eye-catching cultivar brings high-contrast energy and festive charm to any bright indoor spot.

  • Toxic to pets and children
  • Repot once a year
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Average water
  • Bright, indirect light

About Caladium Bicolor 'Carousel'

Origin

Derived from tropical South and Central American Caladium bicolor stock, cultivated for its striking, multi-toned pattern!

Air Purifying

Absolutely! Its broad, colorful foliage acts as a natural air filter, helping scrub common household toxins to keep your room fresh.

Toxicity

Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep this vibrant stunner perched safely out of reach of curious cats, dogs, and toddlers.

How to Identify

Features heart-shaped (fancy-leaf) foliage boasting a glowing bright white center framed by bold, deep dark green outer margins and accented with dramatic hot-pink to red central veins and occasional pink splashes. It is easily distinguished from 'Aaron' (which has no pink veining) and 'White Queen' (where the pink color blushes heavily outwards into the white leaf blade rather than staying crisp along the main vein lines).

Caring for Caladium Bicolor 'Carousel'

Watering

Keep soil consistently and evenly moist during spring and summer active growth. Water when the top 20% of soil feels dry, and taper off as autumn approaches.

Light and Placement

Thrives in bright, indirect light near an east or west window. Protect its foliage from harsh, direct sunlight to keep the bright white and deep pink contrast vivid without scorching.

Nutrition

Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 2–3 weeks throughout spring and summer to fuel robust foliage growth.

Repotting

Plant tubers in spring using an airy, rich, well-draining potting mix. When foliage dies back in late autumn, store dormant tubers in a warm, dry spot until next spring.

Pruning and Flowering

Trim off fading or yellowing lower leaves at the base using clean shears. Pinch off any green flower spathes early so energy remains focused on leaf color.

Caladium Bicolor 'Carousel' SOS

Illness

Brown, crispy leaf edges usually indicate low humidity or dry soil. Total leaf loss in late fall is natural seasonal dormancy—simply pause watering until spring!

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