Troubleshooting
Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton' problems — and how to fix them
Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton' (Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Leaf edges browning or crisping
Low humidity or dry air. Raise ambient moisture and keep soil evenly damp during growth.
Sudden leaf collapse and yellowing in autumn
Usually normal dormancy onset, not death. Reduce water, let foliage die back and store the tuber cool and dry.
Faded, pale pink markings
Too much direct sun bleaching the colour, or too little light dulling it. Aim for bright indirect light.
Mushy, soft tuber
Rot from overwatering or cold, wet dormant storage. Keep dormant tubers dry and above 13°C; discard slimy tubers.
Prevent caladium 'carolyn whorton' problems before they start
Most caladium 'carolyn whorton' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
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Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton' problems — FAQ
Why is my caladium 'carolyn whorton' leaf edges browning or crisping?
Low humidity or dry air. Raise ambient moisture and keep soil evenly damp during growth.
Why is my caladium 'carolyn whorton' sudden leaf collapse and yellowing in autumn?
Usually normal dormancy onset, not death. Reduce water, let foliage die back and store the tuber cool and dry.
Why is my caladium 'carolyn whorton' faded, pale pink markings?
Too much direct sun bleaching the colour, or too little light dulling it. Aim for bright indirect light.
Why is my caladium 'carolyn whorton' mushy, soft tuber?
Rot from overwatering or cold, wet dormant storage. Keep dormant tubers dry and above 13°C; discard slimy tubers.