Planting Caladium Bulbs In Florida

Hardiness zone 7 may 1.

Planting caladium bulbs in florida.

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. Plant caladium tubers in soil that is at least 60 70 f. Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm.

Caladiums are fast growers that do fine anywhere in south florida. Maybe a colorful mixed batch of our very best caladium bulbs to brighten a shady spot in your yard. Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb. In south florida tubers can be planted between march and september.

Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure. Hardiness zone 6 june 1. Welcome to caladiums florida in lake placid florida the caladium capital of the world. Cooler soil will result in tuber rot and slow growth.

Hardiness zone 8 april 15. In north and central florida plant caladium tubers in the ground between april and september. When planting tubers place them eye side up the puckered knobby side. The best leaf color is achieved by planting each variety in the amount light it prefers.

We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world. But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live. The list above is a. Caladiums add color and beauty to all of your creative planting beds and gardens.

Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15. The leaves will die back in late fall as cool weather begins and re emerge the following late spring. We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years.