Growing Caladium In Florida

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Growing caladium in florida. Caladiums are prized for their brightly colored heart shaped foliage. Caladiums are tropical and were cultivated in europe from the 1700 s. When planting tubers place them eye side up the puckered knobby side. One 1 or two 2 s 6 inch pot.

Most caladiums tubers used worldwide are produced in florida in fact a commercial grower s fields of these plants is one spectacular sight to behold. To keep them blooming fertilize your caladiums once per month during the growing season with a 5 10 10 fertilizer. How to grow caladiums inside. Caladiums are tuberous tropical plants that are grown for their spectacularly colorful foliage.

By the early 1920 s people began to experiment with them and began growing them in the lake placid area of florida which is now the caladium capital of the world. Plant caladium tubers in soil that is at least 60 70 f. During the 1893 chicago world s fair. Caladiums were introduced to the u s.

We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world. All of our varieties are grown in full sun on our central florida farms. Caladiums add color and beauty to all of your creative planting beds and gardens. Maybe a colorful mixed batch of our very best caladium bulbs to brighten a shady spot in your yard.

See reference on each variety in the description. Caladiums will let you know when they need watering once they are up. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy. Welcome to caladiums florida in lake placid florida the caladium capital of the world.

Caladiums thrive in warm humid shade and dazzle in shade gardens with their large pointed arrow shaped leaves splashed with shades of green white cream pink. Although tropical they grow fast enough to be enjoyed as annuals during the summer in cooler climates and all year long as houseplants. In north and central florida plant caladium tubers in the ground between april and september. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm.

Ideally caladiums should be planted in a partially shaded area but most are capable of growing in full sun. Six 1 s or twelve 2 s. Some caladiums tolerate full sun 6 8 hours of sun. Caladiums planted in full sun generally require more watering the length of exposure to sunlight is the determining factor.

Depending upon the variety leaves sport a range of colors including white green pink red. In south florida tubers can be planted between march and september. To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. Two 1 s or four 2 s 12 inch pot.