Caladium bulbs should be planted about 2 inches under the soil.
Planting caladium bulbs.
Hardiness zone 7 may 1.
They are foolproof in this aspect.
Mulch around the planting and keep moist throughout the season.
Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb.
The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones.
Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing.
Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site.
We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years.
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.
If sprouts are identifiable plant in upright direction.
They can be planted directly in the garden during spring or started indoors four to six weeks before the average frost date.
Hardiness zone 8 april 15.
Tubers of mature caladium can be divided.
Of course this is up to the individual and will not adversely affect the overall growth of your caladiums.
Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy.
Partial shade to full shade.
Plant the top of the bulb 1 1 2 to 2 inches below the surface with the eyes up.
The following chart shows our recommended planting distances if.
Planting caladiums is very easy.
If the soil is sandy mix in some peat moss to improve moisture retention.
Plant caladium bulbs outside after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees.
The list above is a.
To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer.
Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter.
Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15.
Planting caladium bulbs is super easy.
We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world.
Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15.
Indirect to low indoors hardiness.
3 large caladium bulbs botanical name.
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.
Hardiness zone 6 june 1.
Planting caladium bulbs takes little effort.
To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil.
Soil temperature is an important consideration as planting too.
We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm.
But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live.
Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm.
Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure.
Zones 9 11 or indoors.
