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title: "I’ve been so focused on my fancy philodendrons and monstera this…"
description: "I’ve been so focused on my fancy philodendrons and monstera this summer, I haven’t taken time to appreciate my colocasia and caladiums! Underrated plants.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/64f62a236d367f437a6ad067"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Mullein"
published: "2023-09-04T19:04:03.878Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve been so focused on my fancy philodendrons and monstera this…

_Posted by Mullein on 2023-09-04_

I’ve been so focused on my fancy philodendrons and monstera this summer, I haven’t taken time to appreciate my colocasia and caladiums! Underrated plants. Beautiful colors and patterns

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## 3 comments

### Samkhowell commented on 2023-09-05

What conditions do you grow your colocasia and caladiums in? Do you grow your colocasia outdoors and in just water? I haven’t had much luck with either and truly admiring your skills with these two beauties..

#### Mullein replied on 2023-09-05

Aw thanks ☺️ The frog in a blender caladium (light green) is in leca but the other two are in soil. They’re outside this year because I moved in with my partner and don’t have enough room for all my plants at the new place 🤣 I’ve had an extraordinarily wet summer, so I’m literally haven’t had to water them myself until the past couple weeks. They definitely do not like to dry out. So leca/hydro is a benefit there. When it gets chilly, I’ll let them go dormant so I can store the bulbs for the off season. I’m thinking of trying to squeeze the mojito colocasia inside for the winter though since it’s just so handsome

### Ro 🌱 commented on 2023-10-22

Going on my plant wish list!! ✨🫶🏻

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