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title: "I was given this classic pink caladium today! I have named her…"
description: "I was given this classic pink caladium today! I have named her Katelyn. I understand this plant prefers shade so I have it in a north facing window for now -…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Jo"
published: "2023-08-02T00:42:54.81Z"
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# I was given this classic pink caladium today! I have named her…

_Posted by Jo on 2023-08-02_

I was given this classic pink caladium today! I have named her Katelyn. I understand this plant prefers shade so I have it in a north facing window for now - does anyone have any other tips for me? I’ve never had one of these before.

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## 9 comments

### Rhonda commented on 2023-08-02

No, but wow that’s beautiful!

#### Jo replied on 2023-08-02

Thanks so much! I was so pleased to receive this plant as a gift.

### Rhonda commented on 2023-08-02

North sounds good for shade loving. Since she’s indoors she won’t need extra shade. That window looks promising

### Mads commented on 2023-08-02

She’s beautiful and your floor looks fantastic!

#### Jo replied on 2023-08-02

Thanks so much ♥️

### exitJiraffe commented on 2023-08-02

Seems like a good window. Caladium can sometimes be sensitive to minerals in water. So I usually sit my water out for 24 hours so anything it’d be sensitive to evaporates. They like to be moist, but I let mine dry out before watering again and it’s been fine. 🤷‍♀️ Keep up with fertilizer if you want more leaves.

#### Jo replied on 2023-08-02

Thanks very much!

### Tina commented on 2023-08-02

Your plant looks beautiful 💖

#### Jo replied on 2023-08-02

Thanks, Tina! ✨

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