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Caladium bicolor
Caladium bicolor （Heart of Jesus plant）
Thin colourful heart-shaped leaves from tubers. Protect broad thin leaves from gusts.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Caladium bicolor （Heart of Jesus plant） · Caladium bicolor
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright filtered natural light
- Habit
- Bulb, tuber or rhizome perennial
- Character
- Thin colourful heart-shaped leaves from tubers
- Root medium
- Draining mix around storage organs
- Display
- Growth and rest phases can differ
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Wind shelter
- Protect broad thin leaves from gusts
- Seasonal slowdown
- Reduce watering when leaves naturally die back
- Active leaves
- Support leaf growth after flowering
- Rest phase
- Reduce water when growth naturally slows
- Drainage
- Avoid trapping water around bulbs or tubers
- Placement
- Give new shoots space without repeated moves
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with bright filtered natural light, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use draining mix around storage organs. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Protect broad thin leaves from gusts.
Care in Hong Kong
- Seasonal slowdownReduce watering when leaves naturally die back
- Active leavesSupport leaf growth after flowering
- Rest phaseReduce water when growth naturally slows
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Boston Fern
Arching fronds add a soft lower layer in filtered light; keep the root ball moist but draining.
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Asparagus Fern
Fine lace-like foliage contrasts with broader leaves; use its own draining pot and guide extending stems.
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Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides)
Colourful foliage adds a lower accent in bright filtered light; pinch tips and avoid harsh sudden sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Caladium bicolor （Heart of Jesus plant）
Does losing all leaves always mean the tuber is dead?
Caladium can enter dormancy. Check the tuber condition and avoid keeping a leafless inactive plant saturated.
Can I put it in strong sun to intensify colour?
Do not assume so. Many forms scorch in harsh sun; start with bright filtered light and assess new leaves.
Should I cut all leaves after the flowers fade?
Keep healthy leaves while they are green; they support the underground storage organs for later growth.
Does a resting plant need the same watering?
No. Follow actual leaf growth and root moisture, reducing water as growth slows without leaving the pot saturated.
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Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.