Troubleshooting
Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart' problems — and how to fix them
Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart' (Caladium bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart') 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.
Faded pink colour
Too little light; this sun-tolerant cultivar needs bright light to hold its rose tones, so move it brighter.
Brown leaf edges
Low humidity or inconsistent watering; raise humidity and keep the soil evenly moist in growth.
Premature die-back
Cold or drought stress; keep above 18°C and never let the tuber dry out while in active growth.
Tuber rot
Overwet soil in slow growth or wet winter storage; improve drainage and store tubers dry and warm.
Prevent caladium 'florida sweetheart' problems before they start
Most caladium 'florida sweetheart' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common caladium problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart' watering schedule
- Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart' light requirements
- Best soil mix for caladium 'florida sweetheart'
- Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart' temperature & humidity
- Full caladium 'florida sweetheart' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Caladium — the full care guide.
Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart' problems — FAQ
Why is my caladium 'florida sweetheart' faded pink colour?
Too little light; this sun-tolerant cultivar needs bright light to hold its rose tones, so move it brighter.
Why is my caladium 'florida sweetheart' brown leaf edges?
Low humidity or inconsistent watering; raise humidity and keep the soil evenly moist in growth.
Why is my caladium 'florida sweetheart' premature die-back?
Cold or drought stress; keep above 18°C and never let the tuber dry out while in active growth.
Why is my caladium 'florida sweetheart' tuber rot?
Overwet soil in slow growth or wet winter storage; improve drainage and store tubers dry and warm.