Caladium White Queen

Caladium 'White Queen' is highly prized in Indian indoor gardens for its translucent white foliage and vivid red veins. However, this delicate fancy-leafed foliage is exceptionally vulnerable to fungal tuber rot and stem collapse caused by excess moisture and stagnant air. Beginners usually notice the slender leaf stems suddenly turning mushy, translucent, and falling over. Below the surface, excess water causes the underground bulb (tuber) to rot, turning soft and foul-smelling, especially during humid monsoon seasons or when kept in pots without adequate drainage. In Indian homes, keeping Caladiums healthy requires a airy potting mix with perlite and sand. Keep the plant away from direct AC cold blasts, avoid splashing water directly onto the thin leaves, and reduce watering dramatically as winter approaches when the plant enters natural dormancy.