Troubleshooting
Caladium Moonlight problems — and how to fix them
Caladium Moonlight (Caladium 'Moonlight') 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.
Sun-scorched leaves
Direct sun damages the nearly white foliage. Move to part shade or bright, indirect light.
Browning leaf margins
Low humidity or inconsistent watering crisps the thin edges. Raise humidity and keep the soil evenly moist while in active growth.
Autumn dieback
Normal dormancy rather than a problem. Reduce watering, lift and store the dry tuber warm, and replant in spring.
Tuber rot
Cold or wet soil during dormancy or early planting rots tubers. Keep them warm and barely moist; plant only into warm soil.
Prevent caladium moonlight problems before they start
Most caladium moonlight issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for the species overview? Caladium — the full care guide.
Caladium Moonlight problems — FAQ
Why is my caladium moonlight sun-scorched leaves?
Direct sun damages the nearly white foliage. Move to part shade or bright, indirect light.
Why is my caladium moonlight browning leaf margins?
Low humidity or inconsistent watering crisps the thin edges. Raise humidity and keep the soil evenly moist while in active growth.
Why is my caladium moonlight autumn dieback?
Normal dormancy rather than a problem. Reduce watering, lift and store the dry tuber warm, and replant in spring.
Why is my caladium moonlight tuber rot?
Cold or wet soil during dormancy or early planting rots tubers. Keep them warm and barely moist; plant only into warm soil.