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    Communities > Forums > Beginner Gardening Questions
    Forum: Beginner Gardening QuestionsReplies: 6, Views: 61
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    ChicagoKristy
    Hannibal, MO (Zone 5a)

    August 27, 2012 5:34 PM

    Post #9256239

    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!
    ecrane3
    Dublin, CA (Zone 9a)

    August 27, 2012 5:43 PM

    Post #9256248

    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)
    purpleinopp
    Opp, AL (Zone 8b)

    August 28, 2012 1:33 PM

    Post #9257263

    Is it just one leaf or all of them? What was the recent stress?
    ChicagoKristy
    Hannibal, MO (Zone 5a)

    August 28, 2012 1:49 PM

    Post #9257306

    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)

    August 29, 2012 12:01 PM

    Post #9258354

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

    flowAjen

    flowAjen
    central, NJ (Zone 6b)

    August 29, 2012 8:42 PM

    Post #9258927

    Looks like the pot isn't big enough...are you keeping it inside?
    cytf
    Staten Island, NY

    October 15, 2012 5:57 PM

    Post #9306474

    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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