Troubleshooting
Caladium 'Fannie Munson' problems — and how to fix them
Caladium 'Fannie Munson' (Caladium 'Fannie Munson') 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.
Brown, crispy leaf edges
Low humidity or dry soil scorches the thin leaves. Raise humidity and keep the soil evenly moist during active growth.
Faded leaf colour
Too little light or too much direct sun both wash out the pink. Provide bright indirect light or dappled shade for the richest colour.
Early dormancy or leaf drop
Cold temperatures below about 18°C or drying out trigger premature dieback. Keep warm and evenly watered to extend the growing season.
Tuber rot
Cold, wet conditions in dormancy rot the tuber. Store the dry tuber warm (around 15-18°C) and barely moist over winter, then restart in spring warmth.
Prevent caladium 'fannie munson' problems before they start
Most caladium 'fannie munson' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
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Caladium 'Fannie Munson' problems — FAQ
Why is my caladium 'fannie munson' brown, crispy leaf edges?
Low humidity or dry soil scorches the thin leaves. Raise humidity and keep the soil evenly moist during active growth.
Why is my caladium 'fannie munson' faded leaf colour?
Too little light or too much direct sun both wash out the pink. Provide bright indirect light or dappled shade for the richest colour.
Why is my caladium 'fannie munson' early dormancy or leaf drop?
Cold temperatures below about 18°C or drying out trigger premature dieback. Keep warm and evenly watered to extend the growing season.
Why is my caladium 'fannie munson' tuber rot?
Cold, wet conditions in dormancy rot the tuber. Store the dry tuber warm (around 15-18°C) and barely moist over winter, then restart in spring warmth.