Planting Caladium Bulbs

Generally the larger the bulb you purchase the better the performance as the bulb is the source of energy reserve for the plant therefore the larger.

Planting caladium bulbs.

Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15. Tubers of mature caladium can be divided. If sprouts are identifiable plant in upright direction. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm.

To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. If you have no idea about top and bottom just plant it any which way and it will be ok. Planting caladium bulbs is super easy. Soil temperature is an important consideration as planting too.

We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world. Hardiness zone 6 june 1. Caladium bulbs should be planted about 2 inches under the soil. Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm.

To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer. Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure. Partial shade to full shade. Plant the top of the bulb 1 1 2 to 2 inches below the surface with the eyes up.

They can be planted directly in the garden during spring or started indoors four to six weeks before the average frost date. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15. 3 large caladium bulbs botanical name. The following chart shows our recommended planting distances if.

Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site. Hardiness zone 8 april 15. Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing. Planting caladiums is very easy.

They are foolproof in this aspect. Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb. The list above is a. Indirect to low indoors hardiness.

Fertilize every six weeks with a 6 6 6 type fertilizer or slow release type fertilizer. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy. Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter. The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones.

Caladium hortulanum peppermint exposure. Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. Planting caladium bulbs takes little effort. Zones 9 11 or indoors.

Plant caladium bulbs outside after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees. We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years. Mulch around the planting and keep moist throughout the season. If the soil is sandy mix in some peat moss to improve moisture retention.

Of course this is up to the individual and will not adversely affect the overall growth of your caladiums.