{"product_id":"angel-wings-caladium-miss-muffet","title":"Caladium 'Miss Muffet'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaladium ‘Miss Muffet’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact fancy-leaf caladium with lime-green, heart-shaped leaves sprinkled with rosy-pink freckles and soft red veins. Its smaller size and cheerful markings make it one of the most playful varieties, perfect for tabletops, windowsills, or adding a splash of colour to shaded summer planters outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaladium bicolor\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Miss Muffet’ (two-coloured keladi plant, cultivar: Miss Muffet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReclassification or Naming History\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLike most ornamental caladiums, \u003ci\u003e‘Miss Muffet’\u003c\/i\u003e is now classified as a cultivar of \u003ci\u003eCaladium bicolor\u003c\/i\u003e. The genus name comes from the Malay \u003ci\u003ekeladi\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning taro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eElephant Ear, Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Dwarf Caladium, Freckled Caladium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivated variety derived from species native to the Amazon Basin in South America, especially Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light indoors. A little soft morning or evening sun in autumn and winter is fine, but avoid strong midday rays which may scorch its delicate leaves. Outdoors, plant in a shaded or part-shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil evenly moist in the growing season, watering when the top third of the soil has dried. Reduce watering in autumn and winter when growth slows or dormancy occurs. Avoid waterlogging to protect the tubers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEnjoys high humidity. Mist regularly, set on a pebble tray, or place near a humidifier to keep the foliage lush and prevent crispy edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in a moisture-retentive but free-draining mix, ideally rich in organic matter. Repot every 2–3 years in spring if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed with a balanced fertiliser every 4 waters during the growing season, reducing to every 6 in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBest kept between 18–30°C. Growth slows below 15°C and the plant may enter dormancy in cooler conditions. Avoid temperatures below 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo – \u003ci\u003eCaladium ‘Miss Muffet’\u003c\/i\u003e is toxic if ingested by pets or humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThanks to its dwarf habit, \u003ci\u003e‘Miss Muffet’\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for small spaces and terrariums. Like all caladiums, it will naturally die back in autumn and winter – simply store the tubers in a dry, dark place and replant in spring for another season of freckled foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":44004984422653,"sku":"CF1884","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":55668990804349,"sku":"1863077853471","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"21cm","offer_id":55894421143933,"sku":"1509537906471","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/angel-wings-caladium-miss-muffet-610475.jpg?v=1656806197","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/angel-wings-caladium-miss-muffet","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}