Caladium smaragdinum
A green-leaved Caladium of Colombia and Venezuela, recorded from near sea level to about 1400 m. Grow it warm and bright with a short dry rest for the tuber.
At home, aim for
Day
Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground
Where it grows wild
Terrestrial tuberous herb, presumably of forest edges, clearings and riverbanks as in the genus; no species-specific habitat notes were found.
43–1394 m, median about 550 m.
ColombiaVenezuela
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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