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ChicagoKristy Hannibal, MO(Zone 5a) Aug 27, 2012

Hi! What would cause a Caladium's leaves to curl under? It has been watered consistently and has not been stressed at all until very recently...thanks for the info!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 27, 2012

Can you post some pictures? Also it might help to know a little bit more about the conditions (how often are you watering, how are you deciding it's time to water, what sort of light does it get, fertilizer, etc)

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purpleinopp Opp, AL(Zone 8b) Aug 28, 2012

Is it just one leaf or all of them? What was the recent stress?

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ChicagoKristy Hannibal, MO(Zone 5a) Aug 28, 2012

I have them in well-draining soil and it gets indirect light. Every leaf is curling...the are nice colored still, not wilted, just curled up.

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purpleinopp Opp, AL(Zone 8b) Aug 29, 2012

I think your plant is not getting enough light. Is there a drain hole in the bottom of the pot?

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Aug 29, 2012

Looks like the pot isn't big enough...are you keeping it inside?

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cytf Staten Island, NY(Zone 6a) Oct 15, 2012

I GROW CALADIUMS AND I JUST KEEP THE POT MOIST AND ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY GARDEN AND IT DOES WELL, THAT"S THE WAY THE LEAVES COMES UP CURLY THEN THEY OPEN UP . I THINK IF YOU WATER TOO MUCH THE TUBER MAY ROT.I LIVE IN ZONE 6B

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