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title: "How to Water Caladium Plants: A Complete Guide"
description: "Master watering your Caladium plant for a healthy lifecycle. Learn how much water it needs during active growth and dormancy, plus essential tips for proper drainage."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/caladium"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:40.214Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:14:02.442Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to Water Caladium Plants: A Complete Guide

## How to water

Caladiums need a lot of water during their growth period, but almost nothing at all from autumn to spring (during its dormant stage).

From when the leaves occur in spring until autumn: keep the soil just slightly moist (but not wet) all the time.

When the leaves begin to wither in autumn: Stop watering (you’ll get notified once or twice during the winter to water, but you can also skip it completely).

**If the soil is too wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap, make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Even if Caladiums like water, they need excellent drainage, so make sure that the soil and the pot help excess water to run out.  
> — Planta tip

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## Veelgestelde vragen

### When should I water my Caladium?

Caladiums require a lot of water during their growth period from spring until autumn, but almost none during their dormant stage from autumn to spring. You should keep the soil slightly moist during the growing season.

### How much water does a Caladium need during its growth period?

From the time leaves appear in spring until autumn, you should keep the soil just slightly moist at all times, making sure it does not become wet. This ensures your Caladium thrives during its active growth.

### What do I do when my Caladium's leaves start to wither in autumn?

When your Caladium's leaves begin to wither in autumn, you should stop watering almost completely. Your plant is entering its dormant stage and needs very little moisture until spring.

### Why is good drainage important for Caladiums?

Even though Caladiums like water, they need excellent drainage to prevent the roots from sitting in excess moisture. Ensure that both the soil and the pot help excess water to run out efficiently.

### What should I do if water collects in the tray after watering my Caladium?

If you have a tray under the pot when watering, always make sure to remove all the collected water immediately afterwards. Your Caladium should never be left sitting in water, as this can harm the plant.

## How to Water a Caladium Plant

1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards.
4. If you watered under a tap, make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the plant back.

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