Troubleshooting
Caladium 'Puppy Love' problems — and how to fix them
Caladium 'Puppy Love' (Caladium 'Puppy Love') 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 tips and edges browning
Low humidity. Raise moisture in the air and keep soil consistently damp during growth.
Foliage dying down in autumn
Expected dormancy. Reduce water and let the tuber rest cool and dry.
Leggy or sparse growth
Too little light. Move to a brighter spot with indirect light to firm up the mound.
Soft, rotting tuber
Overwatering or cold, damp dormancy storage. Keep dormant tubers dry above 13°C and discard mushy ones.
Prevent caladium 'puppy love' problems before they start
Most caladium 'puppy love' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for the species overview? Caladium — the full care guide.
Caladium 'Puppy Love' problems — FAQ
Why is my caladium 'puppy love' leaf tips and edges browning?
Low humidity. Raise moisture in the air and keep soil consistently damp during growth.
Why is my caladium 'puppy love' foliage dying down in autumn?
Expected dormancy. Reduce water and let the tuber rest cool and dry.
Why is my caladium 'puppy love' leggy or sparse growth?
Too little light. Move to a brighter spot with indirect light to firm up the mound.
Why is my caladium 'puppy love' soft, rotting tuber?
Overwatering or cold, damp dormancy storage. Keep dormant tubers dry above 13°C and discard mushy ones.