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title: "brought home a new friend! my first caladium"
description: "brought home a new friend! my first caladium"
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author: "Aliyah"
published: "2026-07-14T23:20:07.428959Z"
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# brought home a new friend! my first caladium

_Posted by Aliyah on 2026-07-14_

brought home a new friend! my first caladium

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## 8 comments

### itsQueenReaper commented on 2026-07-14

Stunning 😍

#### Aliyah replied on 2026-07-15

thank you!!

### VenusFT commented on 2026-07-15

Gorgeous!

#### Aliyah replied on 2026-07-15

thanks so much!!

### TerriLynn commented on 2026-07-15

WOW💛💚❤️

#### Aliyah replied on 2026-07-15

right!! thank you :)

### Plantz commented on 2026-07-17

When the plant dies keep the bulb and water it in spring it will grow again.

#### Aliyah replied on 2026-07-17

thank u for the tip!! :) i wasn’t sure how to proceed when i lose the leaves

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