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The ultimate plant care guide for the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

Do you want to have a beautiful, unique houseplant that will last for many years? If so, then the Caladium bicolor, also known as the White Queen plant is an excellent choice! This guide will provide you with all of the information and tips you need to properly care for your White Queen.

To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.

  1. How to take care of a Caladium Praetermissum (Hilo Beauty)

Summary of Caladium bicolor (White Queen) care

Find out what the Caladium bicolor (White Queen) prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)!

Watering your Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.

Sunlight for your Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.

Fertilizing your Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.

Soil for your Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.

Temperature for the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 25°C (64 - 77°F).

Propagating the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

To propagate the Caladium bicolor (White Queen), you'll have to divide the Caladium bicolor (White Queen) and grow each part separately. This is quite damaging, so don't do this too often.

Repotting the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)

You should repot your Caladium bicolor (White Queen) once every 2 year(s). This helps your Caladium bicolor (White Queen) to stay healthy for many years.

Difficulty of Caladium bicolor (White Queen) plant care

The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

Photos to help identify Caladium bicolor

Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Feb 24, 2013 by R. Tournebize (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Aug 29, 2019 by Leah Cross (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Nov 17, 2021 by arraes reino daniel (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Sep 7, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Nov 24, 2019 by Youani Tiouka (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Sep 18, 2019 by tenorio Patricia (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken May 25, 2019 by Jon Jon Drews (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken May 4, 2019 by Shannon Hrib-Murillo (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Jan 21, 2021 by JOSE Hokson (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Jun 28, 2022 by Pineda Yarení (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Oct 3, 2022 by Norman Reyes (cc-by-sa)
Caladium bicolor (White Queen) Taken Aug 16, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)

1 . How to take care of a Caladium Praetermissum (Hilo Beauty)

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How to take care of a Caladium Praetermissum (Hilo Beauty)

In this plant care guide, we're looking at how you can take care of your Caladium Praetermissum, also known as the Hilo Beauty. We'll cover things like watering, proper sunlight, fertilizer, soil, and even propagation. Find out how to take care of your Hilo Beauty!

Read "How to take care of a Caladium Praetermissum (Hilo Beauty)"

The Caladium bicolor is an evergreen perennial native to tropical regions of South America. It features large heart-shaped leaves in shades of white and green that can add a special touch of color to any room in your home. With proper care and attention, this stunning plant can thrive in your home for many years! So if you're looking for an easy-to-care-for plant that will bring beauty into your life - get ready to learn how to take care of the White Queen!

Let's dive right in and learn how we can take care of our Caladium

Scientific classification of Caladium bicolor

Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!

Classification Name
Family Araceae
Genus Caladium
Species Caladium bicolor

Common nicknames for Caladium bicolor

If you don't recognize the scientific name of Caladium bicolor, you might recognize one of these more common names instead!

  • Heart-of-Jesus
  • Caladium
  • Fancy-leaf caladium
  • Angel-wings
  • Elephant's-ear
  • Heart of Jesus
  • Bleeding-heart
  • Artist's pallet
  • Fancy-leafed Caladium
  • Fancy-leaved caladium
  • Caladium surinamense
  • Caladium brongniartii
  • Caladium duchartrei
  • Caladium devosianum
  • Caladium bicolor f. wightii
  • Caladium bicolor subvar. donizettii
  • Caladium bicolor var. surinamense
  • Caladium bicolor subvar. rosaceum
  • Caladium bicolor var. splendens
  • Caladium macrophyllum
  • Caladium bicolor var. brongniartii
  • Arum pellucidum
  • Caladium bicolor var. vellozianum
  • Caladium houbyanum
  • Caladium amabile
  • Caladium gaerdtii
  • Caladium rougieri
  • Caladium bicolor var. transparens
  • Caladium bicolor var. houbyanym
  • Caladium bicolor var. haematostigma
  • Caladium rubrovenium
  • Caladium punctatum
  • Caladium bicolor var. ketteleri
  • Caladium chantinii
  • Caladium bicolor f. mirabile
  • Caladium bicolor f. chantinii
  • Caladium reichenbachianum
  • Caladium marmoratum
  • Caladium hardii
  • Caladium bicolor var. regale
  • Caladium neumannii
  • Caladium haageanum
  • Caladium sieboldii
  • Caladium argyrospilum
  • Caladium pallidum
  • Caladium thripedestum
  • Caladium bicolor var. macrophyllum
  • Caladium bicolor var. sieboldii
  • Caladium lilliputiense
  • Caladium bicolor splendens
  • Caladium appunianum
  • Caladium vellozianum
  • Caladium bicolor var. rubicundum
  • Caladium bicolor var. albomaculatum
  • Caladium mooreanum
  • Caladium bicolor f. verschaffeltii
  • Caladium curwadlii
  • Caladium bicolor f. splendens
  • Caladium splendidens
  • Caladium hendersonii
  • Arum pulchrum
  • Caladium ottonis
  • Caladium bicolor var. chantinii
  • Caladium bicolor var. leopoldii
  • Caladium bicolor var. lindenii
  • Caladium enkeanum
  • Caladium albopunctatissimum
  • Caladium bicolor var. kochii
  • Caladium bicolor var. laucheanum
  • Caladium rubricaule
  • Caladium splendens
  • Caladium bicolor var. stangeanum
  • Caladium bicolor var. rubellum
  • Caladium bicolor f. macrophyllum
  • Caladium bicolor var. argyrospilum
  • Caladium dussii
  • Arum bicolor
  • Caladium marginatum
  • Caladium bicolor f. brongniartii
  • Caladium bicolor var. perrieri
  • Caladium kramerianum
  • Caladium bicolor var. kramerianum
  • Caladium medioradiatum
  • Caladium regale
  • Caladium leopoldii
  • Caladium bicolor var. verschaffeltii
  • Alocasia roezlii
  • Caladium pallidinervium
  • Caladium punctatissimum
  • Caladium wightii
  • Caladium thelemannii
  • Caladium eckhartii
  • Caladium discolor
  • Arum vermitoxicum
  • Caladium bicolor var. roseomaculatum
  • Caladium lindenii
  • Caladium bicolor var. vermitoxicum
  • Xanthosoma sylvestre
  • Caladium bicolor f. robustum
  • Caladium bicolor var. marginatum
  • Caladium bicolor var. barraquinii
  • Caladium sagittifolium
  • Caladium bicolor var. enkeanum
  • Caladium firmulum
  • Caladium stangeanum
  • Cyrtospadix bicolor
  • Caladium amoenum
  • Caladium lilliputianum
  • Caladium camoensii
  • Caladium connaertii
  • Caladium barilletii
  • Caladium bicolor f. perrieri
  • Caladium bicolor var. eckhartii
  • Caladium bicolor f. haematostigma
  • Caladium kochii
  • Caladium bicolor var. pellucidum
  • Caladium bicolor var. pictum
  • Caladium bicolor f. barraquinii
  • Caladium vandenheckei
  • Caladium griseoargenteum
  • Caladium pellucidum
  • Caladium pusillum
  • Caladium cannaertii
  • Caladium bicolor var. wightii
  • Caladium wagneri
  • Caladium hortulanum
  • Caladium bicolor var. mirabile
  • Caladium baraquinii
  • Caladium schaelleri
  • Caladium verschaffeltii
  • Caladium bicolor var. duchartrei
  • Caladium bicolor var. houlletii
  • Caladium bicolor f. vellozianum
  • Caladium bicolor var. devosianum
  • Caladium jacquinii
  • Caladium bicolor f. regale
  • Caladium houlletii
  • Caladium pictum
  • Caladium spruceanum
  • Caladium sanguinolentum
  • Caladium rubellum
  • Caladium sororium
  • Caladium barraquinii
  • Caladium formosum
  • Caladium concolor
  • Caladium bicolor f. neumannii
  • Alocasia rex
  • Caladium bicolor f. devosianum
  • Caladium bicolor f. argyrospilum
  • Caladium perrieri
  • Caladium ketteleri
  • Caladium auritum
  • Caladium martersteigianum
  • Caladium bicolor var. hendersonii
  • Caladium purdieanum
  • Caladium laucheanum
  • Caladium mirabile
  • Caladium bicolor var. bohemicum
  • Caladium bicolor var. rubrivenium
  • Caladium chelsonii
  • Caladium bicolor var. curwadlii
  • Caladium bicolor var. neumannii

Frequently asked questions

How should you water the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)?
The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
How much sunlight does the Caladium bicolor (White Queen) need?
The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
How much fertilizer does the Caladium bicolor (White Queen) need?
The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
What is the best soil for the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)?
The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
What is the ideal temperature for the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)?
The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 25°C (64 - 77°F).
How do you propagate the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)?
To propagate the Caladium bicolor (White Queen), you'll have to divide the Caladium bicolor (White Queen) and grow each part separately. This is quite damaging, so don't do this too often.
How often should you repot the Caladium bicolor (White Queen)?
You should repot your Caladium bicolor (White Queen) once every 2 year(s). This helps your Caladium bicolor (White Queen) to stay healthy for many years.
Is the Caladium bicolor (White Queen) easy to take care of?
The Caladium bicolor (White Queen) is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

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