{"product_id":"thai-beauty-angel-wings-caladium-bicolor-thai-beauty","title":"Thai Beauty Angel Wings - Caladium bicolor 'Thai Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThai Beauty Angel Wings (\u003cem\u003eCaladium bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Thai Beauty') is a tropical foliage plant with large, heart shaped leaves in emerald and deep green, overlaid with a mosaic of white and pink and carried on red stems. It grows 30cm to 60cm tall and wide, and every plant is unique, so the pattern varies from one to the next. It is toxic if chewed, so keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mosaic of white and pink.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine patches of white and pink break up the green, so the leaf looks like stained glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green leaves sit on red stems, which adds a second colour as the leaves move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery plant is different.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pattern varies from plant to plant, so yours will be one of a kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade that glows.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brightens humid shade where few plants give much colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits pots and beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm to 60cm it works in a container, a courtyard bed or a tropical border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free garden, plant 40cm apart in the shade of larger plants, so the mosaic leaves read as a pattern from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalcony and patio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sheltered balcony with indirect light, and a pot with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell lit rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is ideal as a houseplant, where warmth and humidity can be controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Thai Beauty Angel Wings in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humid, shady and frost free, with indirect sunlight. Outdoors, that means tropical and subtropical gardens. In cooler climates it does best in a pot indoors or on a protected patio during warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers free draining soil or a good quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first 12 weeks, then only if the soil seems dry. Use a liquid fertiliser at half rate every few weeks while it establishes. Indoors, regular water and a daily spritz on the foliage keep it content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old leaves to keep it tidy. Foliage can die back in the cooler months as the plant rests. Take off the spent leaves, move the plant to a dry, dark room and water only every four to six weeks, then wait for it to shoot again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Thai Beauty Angel Wings as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because every plant is unique, the colour mix you receive may differ from the images on this page. Plant it into warm, humid shade soon after it arrives, and keep it frost free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes direct from our grower, who does not always have it. A sold out tube simply means none is ready today, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill mine look like the images?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. Thai Beauty varies from plant to plant, so each one has its own mix of white and pink over the green, and the images on this page are a guide only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot on a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the spot is humid, shady and frost free. Choose a sheltered balcony with indirect light, use quality potting mix and keep it out of strong wind and direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I stop watering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the leaves die back in the cooler months and the plant goes dormant. Remove the spent leaves, keep the plant in a dry, dark room and water only every four to six weeks until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790190510399,"sku":"CAL-BIC-THAIBE-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/thai-beauty-angel-wings-caladium-bicolor-thai-beauty.jpg?v=1792195807","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/thai-beauty-angel-wings-caladium-bicolor-thai-beauty","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}