Planting Caladium Bulbs

Plant the top of the bulb 1 1 2 to 2 inches below the surface with the eyes up.

Planting caladium bulbs.

We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years. Of course this is up to the individual and will not adversely affect the overall growth of your caladiums. Caladium hortulanum peppermint exposure. To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil.

The list above is a. Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm. But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm.

If the soil is sandy mix in some peat moss to improve moisture retention. Planting caladium bulbs takes little effort. If you have no idea about top and bottom just plant it any which way and it will be ok. Planting caladiums is very easy.

3 large caladium bulbs botanical name. Plant caladium bulbs outside after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees. 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.

Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing. Hardiness zone 6 june 1. Planting caladium bulbs is super easy. Soil temperature is an important consideration as planting too.

The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure. Partial shade to full shade. Hardiness zone 8 april 15.

Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15. Indirect to low indoors hardiness. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15.

They can be planted directly in the garden during spring or started indoors four to six weeks before the average frost date. Mulch around the planting and keep moist throughout the season. Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site.

Zones 9 11 or indoors. Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb. Caladium bulbs should be planted about 2 inches under the soil. Tubers of mature caladium can be divided.

Select a location in shade or part sun with a good rich moist organic soil. Fertilize every six weeks with a 6 6 6 type fertilizer or slow release type fertilizer. The following chart shows our recommended planting distances if. Hardiness zone 7 may 1.

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.