Growing Caladiums In South Florida

Use a slow release fertilizer such as osmocote outdoor indoor smart release plant food 19 6 12 or a liquid feed such as miracle gro liquid all purpose plant food 12 4 8.

Growing caladiums in south florida. How to feed caladiums. We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world. When planting tubers place them eye side up the puckered knobby side. Caladiums will let you know when they need watering once they are up.

We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years. The extremely acidic ph of the mucky soil combined with the favorable temperatures make lake placid the sweet spot for growing caladiums she says. Caladiums are tropical bulbs. Two 1 s or four 2 s 12 inch pot.

Therefore it is very important to keep them warm. In the tropical south you can leave tubers in the ground year round. In the deep south south of the i 10 corridor usually heavy mulching 3 6 will. In south florida tubers can be planted between march and september.

Bates farm grows 100 acres of caladiums including 45 commercial varieties some of which have been bred using university of florida or private breeder genetics. We are located in lake placid florida the caladium capital of the world. Caladiums have proven to be excellent bedding plants for full shade to full sun. Plant caladium tubers in soil that is at least 60 70 f.

We are fourth generation caladium farmers so we have plenty of knowledge in assuring that you will receive a high quality product. One 1 or two 2 s 6 inch pot. In north and central florida plant caladium tubers in the ground between april and september. If you are in usda hardiness zones 9 or higher you can leave your caladium bulbs in the ground year round as they can survive the winters in these areas once established.

Please check planting zone chart for ideal planting times. For full sun tolerant varieties see individual variety pictures. Thank you for visiting florida boys caladiums. Learn more about our central florida farm here.

In more northern areas tubers should be dug up and stored over the winter but here we have the luxury of just leaving them in the ground to hibernate till spring. Six 1 s or twelve 2 s. Ideally caladiums should be planted in a partially shaded area but most are capable of growing in full sun. Cooler soil will result in tuber rot and slow growth.

64 west avon park fl 33825. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm. Caladiums are fast growers that do fine anywhere in south florida.