Growing Caladium From Seed

To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer.

Growing caladium from seed. With roughly seven species these plants can grow to be anywhere from 15 to 35 inches tall and with leaves as broad as 18 inches. The leaves of the caladium are broad flat and look remarkably like an elephant s ear. Weeds compete with plants for water space and nutrients so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter.

Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site. Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. Their rest period isn t determined by temperature or light cycle but by how long the plant has been growing. Keep weeds under control during the caladium growing season.

Tubers of mature caladium can be divided. 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. You can do this by adding a humidifier to the room regularly misting the plant or placing a saucer filled with water and.

Caladiums also love humidity so the humidity level should be high. The caladium is most commonly known for being the elephant ear plant found in most gardens.