Caladium Growing Tall

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Caladium growing tall. Botanical name caladium common name caladium angel wings elephant ears plant type tropical perennial mature size 12 to 30 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide sun exposure indirect light part shade soil type rich well drained potting mix soil ph slightly acid bloom time n a flower color n a hardiness zones 9 11 native area south caladium plant. Caladiums grown as annuals and stored as tubers during the winter will not get as lush as caladium plants left in the ground or grown as houseplants. The plants can reach to 3 feet tall but most selections are between 1 to 2 feet tall and wide. The caladium variety that you choose and your growing conditions will determine how large the caladium leaves will be and how tall the plant will grow.

Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing. Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter. Caladiums are subtropical bulbs that produce colorful leaves. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy.

To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. Tubers of mature caladium can be divided. Caladiums are hardy in usda zones 8 to 11. Most caladium varieties grow to about 18 24 inches tall however there are some dwarf varieties that peak at 8 12 inches.

Therefore when smaller bulbs are planted they should be planted closer together than when larger bulbs are planted. To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site. 64 west avon park fl 33825 toll free.

Mature height x spread 1 to 3 feet tall and wide depending on the variety.