Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux



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Caladium 'Kelly' is a warm-season foliage plant chosen for decorative leaf colour and a compact, easy-to-style habit that works well on shelves, side tables, and brighter indoor corners. It brings more visual lift than a plain green foliage plant, but it still keeps the soft, light quality that makes caladiums so useful in mixed displays.
Give it bright indirect light, steady warmth, and a loose organic mix that stays evenly moist during active growth without turning dense or soggy.
As with other caladiums, dormancy is normal once conditions cool or growth slows. For growers who want concentrated colour without a large footprint, this cultivar fits very well.
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 21–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
tuberous geophyte herb
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Caladium
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.