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talon5 Jun 08, 2001

Well, I tried growing a Caladium indoors, not knowing any better, at the time of purchase......and it did okay, for the mostpart, but not great. I kept getting droopy leaves, and I couldn't tell if it was from underwatering, overwatering, or what. Finally, I cut the three droopers off, and my whole apartment got SO full of "Caladium" smell, it was all I could taste! I couldn't stand it, so I ended up planting it out in the back yard, up on a rocky area, where it shouldn't get disturbed by anyone. It gets some early morning sun, and some late afternoon sun, but the rest of the time it's in shade. After 3 days, it appears to be doing okay. Now, instead of seeing it, from 10' away, I look out the window and see it 35' away! Oh well, at least it didn't end up in the trash!


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Jun 09, 2001

"Caladium smell?" Never noticed an odor before. Do they smell like skunkweed or something when they're cut?

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Cena Jun 10, 2001

Hum... yes, please describe the smell!

Once I put mine outdoors, I never seem them again... why can't I get these to return from their dormant period??? Yes, and my only other aroid died and didn't return from dormancy. 'African Mask' calocasia.

Any suggestions, descriptions?

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talon5 Jun 10, 2001

Describe the smell......hmmmmmmm....got me on that one!
A very strong "green" smell??? It left a bitter, metallic taste in your mouth. After a few hours of it, you could smell nothing else, anymore.

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