Planting Caladium Bulbs

They can be planted directly in the garden during spring or started indoors four to six weeks before the average frost date.

Planting caladium bulbs.

We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm. The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15. Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing.

Indirect to low indoors hardiness. The list above is a. Hardiness zone 8 april 15. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site.

Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter. Hardiness zone 7 may 1. If you have no idea about top and bottom just plant it any which way and it will be ok. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy.

Planting caladiums is very easy. Soil temperature is an important consideration as planting too. Of course this is up to the individual and will not adversely affect the overall growth of your caladiums. Mulch around the planting and keep moist throughout the season.

Caladiums are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost and only emerge when the soil is warm. Partial shade to full shade. Planting caladium bulbs takes little effort. We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world.

Select a location in shade or part sun with a good rich moist organic soil. Tubers of mature caladium can be divided. They are foolproof in this aspect. Caladium hortulanum peppermint exposure.

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. Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. Hardiness zone 6 june 1.

Fertilize every six weeks with a 6 6 6 type fertilizer or slow release type fertilizer. Zones 9 11 or indoors. 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 is super easy.

If sprouts are identifiable plant in upright direction. To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. 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.

Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15. If the soil is sandy mix in some peat moss to improve moisture retention. Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure. Caladium bulbs should be planted about 2 inches under the soil.

Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb.