Planting Caladium Bulbs

Hardiness zone 8 april 15.

Planting caladium bulbs. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm. Planting caladium bulbs takes little effort. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site. Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure.

We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy. Zones 9 11 or indoors. They can be planted directly in the garden during spring or started indoors four to six weeks before the average frost date.

3 large caladium bulbs botanical name. Partial shade to full shade. Select a location in shade or part sun with a good rich moist organic soil. To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer.

Fertilize every six weeks with a 6 6 6 type fertilizer or slow release type fertilizer. If the soil is sandy mix in some peat moss to improve moisture retention. Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15.

We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years. The following chart shows our recommended planting distances if. Planting caladiums is very easy. To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil.

Caladium bulbs should be planted about 2 inches under the soil. If sprouts are identifiable plant in upright direction. Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb. If you have no idea about top and bottom just plant it any which way and it will be ok.

Plant the top of the bulb 1 1 2 to 2 inches below the surface with the eyes up. Plant caladium bulbs outside after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees. Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter. 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.

Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. The list above is a. They are foolproof in this aspect. Hardiness zone 7 may 1.

Indirect to low indoors hardiness. Of course this is up to the individual and will not adversely affect the overall growth of your caladiums. Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm. Hardiness zone 6 june 1.

Soil temperature is an important consideration as planting too. Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15. The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. Mulch around the planting and keep moist throughout the season.

Tubers of mature caladium can be divided.