Refresh Your Collection with Caladium 'Seafoam Pink' Tubers
Add a soft, whimsical touch to your plant collection with Caladium 'Seafoam Pink' tubers. This unique variety is prized for its refreshing pastel palette, featuring minty "seafoam" green margins that bleed into a splashed pink and white center. Each heart-shaped leaf is a living work of art, offering a cool, airy aesthetic that stands out beautifully in both indoor jungles and shaded garden beds.
Please note: This product is sold as a dormant tuber. With proper care, it will grow into a lush, vibrant plant reaching a mature height of approximately 30–45 cm.
Plant Care & Growing Instructions
Light Levels
'Seafoam Pink' thrives in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. To protect the delicate pastel variegation and prevent the leaf edges from scorching, avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun. Indoors, an east-facing window provides the perfect gentle morning light to keep the colors vibrant.
Watering Requirements
Maintain consistent moisture throughout the active growing season. Water whenever the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Ensure your pot has excellent drainage; while this variety loves humidity, the tuber should never sit in stagnant, waterlogged soil.
Soil & Fertilization
Plant in a rich, well-draining potting mix with a slightly acidic pH. For the most impressive leaf production and color saturation, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks from the moment the first leaves unfurl through late summer.
Temperature & Humidity
True to its tropical roots, 'Seafoam Pink' requires warmth. Only plant outdoors once soil temperatures consistently reach 21°C. It prefers humidity levels above 50%; if growing indoors, consider using a humidifier or a pebble tray to maintain a lush environment.
How to Plant Your Tuber
Growing Indoors
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Potting: Plant the tuber 5 cm deep in a 15 cm diameter pot.
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Orientation: Place the tuber with the growth "eyes" (small bumps) facing upward.
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Startup: Use a warm spot (at least 20°C) to encourage the tuber to break dormancy.
Growing Outdoors
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Spacing: Space tubers 20–30 cm apart to allow the foliage to spread and overlap.
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Depth: Bury the tuber 5 cm deep in loosened, organic-rich garden soil.
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Winter Care: In climates where temperatures drop below 10°C, lift the tubers in autumn after the leaves begin to yellow and store them in a dry, frost-free location until next spring.
Ready to add a splash of pastel to your space? Secure your premium 'Seafoam Pink' tubers today and enjoy a summer of spectacular tropical beauty.
Expert Tip: 'Seafoam Pink' looks incredible when paired with lime-green ferns or dark-leafed Alocasias. The contrasting textures will make those soft seafoam margins really pop!