{"product_id":"caladium-purple-light-45mm-pot-baby-tubestock-plant","title":"Caladium 'Purple Light' 45mm Pot (Baby\/Tubestock Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Season Caladiums can sometimes only have a single leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby\/Tubestock plants are young plants growing in 45mm Tube Pots. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease be aware these are young plants and if you prefer larger sizes please order 75mm or larger pot sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eWelcome to Plant\u0026amp;Leaf and our range of family grown plants. The first photo serves as a representative display, showcasing the beauty of a mature plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eCaladiums 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Grow Caladiums in Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCaladiums are tropical plants grown for their colourful foliage. They grow from tubers and need warmth, moisture, and filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Planting Time in Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarm climates (QLD, NT, northern NSW, WA):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant tubers from \u003cb\u003eSeptember to November\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCooler climates (southern NSW, VIC, SA, TAS):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until \u003cb\u003elate October–December\u003c\/b\u003e when soil is reliably warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCaladiums need \u003cb\u003esoil temperatures above ~20°C\u003c\/b\u003e to sprout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright shade or \u003cb\u003efiltered morning sun\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eToo much direct sun → scorched leaves.\u003cbr\u003eDeep shade → dull colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClimate:\u003c\/b\u003e Best in tropical\/subtropical regions.\u003cbr\u003eIn cooler states, grow in \u003cb\u003epots\u003c\/b\u003e so tubers can be lifted or moved indoors over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLight, loose, \u003cb\u003ewell-draining\u003c\/b\u003e soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal mix:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1 part premium potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1 part coco coir or peat moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1 part perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOptional: a handful of compost for nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKeep soil \u003cb\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/b\u003e during active growth (spring–summer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging—this causes tuber rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn autumn–winter when the plant goes dormant:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStop watering\u003c\/b\u003e and let soil dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf in the ground, protect tubers from heavy rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal: \u003cb\u003e22–32°C\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThey dislike cold nights.\u003cbr\u003eBelow \u003cb\u003e15°C\u003c\/b\u003e, they slow down and leaves may yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilising\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse a \u003cb\u003ebalanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/b\u003e every 2–3 weeks in summer.\u003cbr\u003e(e.g., 10-10-10 or a foliage fertiliser)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSlow-release fertiliser is also fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAvoid high-nitrogen fertilisers → overly green, less vibrant leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing in Pots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGreat for cooler states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse a \u003cb\u003ewide, shallow pot\u003c\/b\u003e (tubers grow horizontally).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStart tubers with the \u003cb\u003eknobby side up\u003c\/b\u003e, about 2–3 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKeep warm until sprouting—placing the pot against a warm wall helps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter Care \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(Important in Australia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCaladiums are \u003cb\u003edormant in winter\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTropics\/Subtropics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can leave tubers in the ground. Reduce watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCool climates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDig up tubers after leaves die back and store indoors in:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level2 lfo8; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePaper bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level2 lfo8; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDry coco coir or sawdust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level2 lfo8; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWarm, dry place (18–24°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePests \u0026amp; Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l8 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSnails \u0026amp; slugs\u003c\/b\u003e love the tender leaves. Use safe bait or barriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l8 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoot\/tuber rot\u003c\/b\u003e → caused by cold, wet soil. Ensure warmth + drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l8 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/b\u003e in hot dry weather → treat with neem or miticide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Care Summary (Australia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTask\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlanting time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSept–Nov (north), Oct–Dec (south)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBright shade \/ filtered light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLoose, airy, well-drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMoist but not wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery 2–3 weeks in summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLift tubers in cool states\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"plantandleaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130948923642,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2503\/3978\/files\/393182107_2062965714066212_8987773731827191419_n.jpg?v=1701839013","url":"https:\/\/plantandleaf.com.au\/products\/caladium-purple-light-45mm-pot-baby-tubestock-plant","provider":"plantandleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}