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Caladium Miss Muffet 12cm H25cm

Caladium Miss Muffet 12cm H25cm
£21.00 GBP
£21.00 GBP
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Meet Caladium ‘Miss Muffet’—the freckled lime-pink delight. Pale green leaves are sprinkled with pink spots and framed by soft tropical colour. Cheerful, seasonal and wonderfully decorative, she is ideal for warm bright rooms in the growing season.

  • The Formal Name: Caladium ‘Miss Muffet’
  • The Nickname: Miss Muffet Caladium
  • Roots: A cultivated Caladium selection from tropical American tuberous aroid parentage.
  • Natural Vibe: Warm seasonal forest floors where colourful leaves grow from resting tubers during humid months.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She likes bright filtered light to keep her colour strong, but avoid harsh direct sun on the thin leaves.
  • Best Room: A warm bright room, summer windowsill with filtered light or seasonal display table.
  • Snacks: Feed lightly every 3–4 weeks while in leaf, then stop feeding when she begins to rest.
  • Tropical Feels: She enjoys warm humid air and dislikes drying draughts while the leaves are active.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep her warm at 18–28°C; caladiums dislike cold and may go dormant as the season changes.
  • Thirst: Keep lightly and evenly moist while actively growing, then reduce watering if the leaves naturally fade back.
  • Safety First: Toxic – Caladium contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, so keep away from pets and small hands.
  • The Bedding: Use a light, free-draining mix that holds gentle moisture without becoming waterlogged.
  • Family Tree: Grow from tubers; mature plants can be divided when dormant and handled carefully.
  • Space Needs: Best displayed where the colourful leaves can fan out without being crowded.
  • Speed: A seasonal grower that can be fast and colourful in warmth, then naturally rests.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for spider mites, aphids and fungus gnats if conditions become too dry or too wet.
  • Moving Day: Repot or refresh the tuber at the start of active growth rather than during dormancy.
  • Haircut: Remove fading leaves as they collapse and let the plant rest if it enters dormancy.
  • Fresh Air: A bright seasonal foliage plant that brings instant colour to warm indoor spaces.
  • Plant Lore: The spotted leaves give Miss Muffet her playful, confetti-like charm.
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