Planting Caladium Bulbs In Texas

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Planting caladium bulbs in texas. Prepare the soil for planting. I have had better luck storing and regrowing tubers of the white foliaged types. Hardiness zone 7 may 1. But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live.

When you plant caladiums you should plant them about 4 to 6 inches 10 to 15 cm deep and 4 to 6 inches 10 to 15 cm apart. My mother used to grow caladiums in south texas and she never had to dig up the bulbs for winter. Will my caladium bulbs overwinter well in dfw if i just leave them in. Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15.

Sun or shade humid or dry our low maintenance caladiums. We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years. Caladiums need rich well drained soil. Saving caladium bulbs in this area is not recommended since bulb size usually decreases after one year s growth.

Generally the larger the bulb you purchase the better the performance as the bulb is the source of energy reserve for the plant therefore the larger. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15. Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. If you want to try to save caladium tubers for another year dig them as soon as possible and allow to dry in a well ventilated but shady area.

Till the soil to a depth of at least 6 inches 15 2 cm and work in compost or chopped leaves to enrich it. The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. Make sure the soil drains well by digging a hole and filling it with water. We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world.

The list above is a. Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure. Hardiness zone 8 april 15. Planting caladium bulbs is a breeze these hardy plants just need a little warm soil and some occasional watering and chow to see vibrant colors all season long.

Caladiums love texas from perryton way up north in the panhandle to brownsville on the southern border with mexico. Just after i moved to dfw last month i planted hundreds of caladiums because lowe s was selling them for a penny each one weekend. If you re growing caladiums indoors keep them in a warm room with plenty of light until outside temperatures are warm enough to transplant.