Assorted Caladium Plant - in 45mm Pot (Baby/Tubestock Plant)

Baby/Tubestock plants are young plants growing in 45mm Tube Pots. 

They can vary in size from a few centimeters tall if they are younger and up and are usually young plants produced from imported Tissue culture or cuttings from the nursery here.

Please be aware these are young plants and if you prefer larger sizes please order 75mm or larger pot sizes.

For the assorted selection, I pick a random un labelled caladiums that are looking good at the time of packing. It may be one currently in our range or one of the many that I have that are in small numbers and not shown on our website. It is totally random but if you order more than one, I will do my best to not double up on varieties. Welcome to Plant&Leaf and our range of family grown plants. The first photo serves as a representative display, showcasing the beauty of a mature plant.

Caladiums for sale can vary in size a lot over the growing season and some varieties only show the best colour on their second year. Juvenile caladiums are often plan green, and get their colours as they mature. I do not sell dried Caladium corms, only potted growing plants in season.

All of our plants are grown outdoors in nature and are exposed to the natural elements. Sometimes this means a leaf could have been chewed here and there or have a blemish or two – but we do our best to send the best plants we can on every order.

How to Grow Caladiums in Australia

Caladiums are tropical plants grown for their colourful foliage. They grow from tubers and need warmth, moisture, and filtered light.

Best Planting Time in Australia

• Warm climates (QLD, NT, northern NSW, WA):
  Plant tubers from September to November.
• Cooler climates (southern NSW, VIC, SA, TAS):
  Wait until late October–December when soil is reliably warm.

Caladiums need soil temperatures above ~20°C to sprout.

Where to Plant

• Light: Bright shade or filtered morning sun.
  Too much direct sun → scorched leaves.
  Deep shade → dull colours.
• Climate: Best in tropical/subtropical regions.
  In cooler states, grow in pots so tubers can be lifted or moved indoors over winter.

Soil Requirements

• Light, loose, well-draining soil.
• Ideal mix:
• 1 part premium potting mix
• 1 part coco coir or peat moss
• 1 part perlite
• Optional: a handful of compost for nutrients

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist during active growth (spring–summer).
• Avoid waterlogging—this causes tuber rot.
• In autumn–winter when the plant goes dormant:
• Stop watering and let soil dry out.
• If in the ground, protect tubers from heavy rain.

Temperature

• Ideal: 22–32°C
• They dislike cold nights.
  Below 15°C, they slow down and leaves may yellow.

Fertilising

• Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks in summer.
  (e.g., 10-10-10 or a foliage fertiliser)
• Slow-release fertiliser is also fine.
• Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers → overly green, less vibrant leaves.

Growing in Pots

Great for cooler states.

• Use a wide, shallow pot (tubers grow horizontally).
• Start tubers with the knobby side up, about 2–3 cm deep.
• Keep warm until sprouting—placing the pot against a warm wall helps.

Winter Care (Important in Australia)

Caladiums are dormant in winter.

• Tropics/Subtropics:
  You can leave tubers in the ground. Reduce watering.
• Cool climates:
  Dig up tubers after leaves die back and store indoors in:
• Paper bags
• Dry coco coir or sawdust
• Warm, dry place (18–24°C)

Pests & Problems

• Snails & slugs love the tender leaves. Use safe bait or barriers.
• Root/tuber rot → caused by cold, wet soil. Ensure warmth + drainage.
• Spider mites in hot dry weather → treat with neem or miticide.

Quick Care Summary (Australia)