Dwarf Caladium Watering

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Dwarf caladium watering. While beautiful in their own right they pair well with the strap leaf varieties. To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy. Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing.

If you re looking for a splash of color in a shady garden area try caladiums. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site. These caladiums also feature frilled leaf edges for a unique appearance. Dig a two inch hole drop in a tuber eyes up give it a little water and a slow release fertilizer and cover it up.

To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer. Tubers of mature caladium can be divided. Caladiums classy colorful and carefree june 5 2014. Dwarf caladiums have heart shaped leaves but do not get as large as the fancy leafed varieties.

All three types of caladiums can be planted and cared for in about the same way. To order or for more information call 800 974 2558 or click on any image below.