Caladium Bulbs Which Side Up

Answer from nga april 7 2001.

Caladium bulbs which side up. Once you know what to. Many people however can t determine an obvious top and bottom. Add a little bone meal to the soil and plant other bulbs about 4 12 inches apart depending on the size of the bulb. 4 13 96 host sue gray gives viewers tips on planting caladium bulbs.

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 the bulb the larger the energy reserve thus. Find the buds by running your fingers over each side of the tuber to locate the small pointed projections that form the buds of the new stems. Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb. Though they will grow no matter which way you orient them planting with the top side up will provide you with the shortest sprouting time and the happiest plant.

Email save comment 3. After all danger of frost is over plant caladium bulbs in the garden covering them with about 1 inch of soil. Thanks for any advice you can give. When planting caladium bulbs how do you tell which end goes up.

The caladium bulb is typically planted before spring with its smooth bottom side down and a crooked growing points top side up. Plant the bulbs about 1 to 2 inches deep with the knobby side up. The plant will grow even if the tuber is planted sideways or anyways for that matter. You can turn an enclosed courtyard shaded patio or any dimly lit nook into a lush tropical chill out zone with a packed out planting scheme of these colourful vibrant plants.

Question by mbook130 april 7 2001. It looks all the same to me. Gently put the caladium bulb in the ground with the eyes knobby side pointing up. Caladium bulbs have a rather smooth bottom side and knobby these are actually the eyes or growing points top side.

Caladiums which side up. Anyone have a better clue on where i should look. Now is a great time to purchase and plant caladium tubers botanically they are tubers rather than bulbs. Place the tuber with the bumpy bud side up.

Caladium bulbs which end goes up. The buds may be difficult to see. Caladium bulbs have a rather smooth bottom side and a knobby these are actually the eyes or growing points top side.