Caladium ‘Casey’ displays large, heart-shaped leaves with soft pink centres, darker red veins, and a fresh green border. A balanced and elegant variety, it makes a striking feature both indoors and outdoors in shaded displays.
Scientific Name
Caladium bicolor ‘Casey’ (two-coloured keladi plant, cultivar: Casey)
Reclassification or Naming History
Classified within the Caladium bicolor group of ornamental caladiums.
Common Name(s)
Elephant Ear, Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Pink Caladium
Origin
Cultivated variety derived from species native to the Amazon Basin in South America.
Light
Bright, indirect light indoors. Outdoors, provide shade or dappled light. Avoid direct strong sun which may scorch the leaves.
Water
Water when the top third of soil has dried out. Keep moist during active growth, reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Humidity
Prefers higher humidity – mist, use a pebble tray, or place near a humidifier.
Soil
Moisture-retentive but free-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Repot every 2–3 years in spring.
Food
Feed every 4 waters in the growing season, reducing to every 6 when growth slows.
Temperature
Keep at 18–30°C. Protect from temperatures under 10°C.
Pet-safe
No – toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
Sprouts Top Tips
‘Casey’’s pink-and-green leaves pair beautifully with pure white varieties like ‘Snow Flurry’. As with all caladiums, expect natural die-back in autumn – save the tubers for spring regrowth.
