Planting Caladium Bulbs

Zones 9 11 or indoors.

Planting caladium bulbs.

Caladium hortulanum peppermint exposure. Planting caladium bulbs takes little effort. Hardiness zone 7 may 1. The list above is a.

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 caladiums is very easy. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm.

Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb. But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live. They can be planted directly in the garden during spring or started indoors four to six weeks before the average frost date. Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm.

We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years. Plant caladium bulbs outside after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy. Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15.

Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. Tubers of mature caladium can be divided. Mulch around the planting and keep moist throughout the season. If you have no idea about top and bottom just plant it any which way and it will be ok.

To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. Hardiness zone 8 april 15. The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure.

Soil temperature is an important consideration as planting too. They are foolproof in this aspect. 3 large caladium bulbs botanical name. Caladium bulbs should be planted about 2 inches under the soil.

Fertilize every six weeks with a 6 6 6 type fertilizer or slow release type fertilizer. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15. Select a location in shade or part sun with a good rich moist organic soil. Plant the top of the bulb 1 1 2 to 2 inches below the surface with the eyes up.

To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer. Hardiness zone 6 june 1. The following chart shows our recommended planting distances if. Indirect to low indoors hardiness.

Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter. We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world. If sprouts are identifiable plant in upright direction. Planting caladium bulbs is super easy.

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