Propagating Caladium Bulbs

Caladiums like well drained soil.

Propagating caladium bulbs. Caladiums have proven to be excellent bedding plants for full shade to full sun. Store the bulbs in a dry warm place at around 10c 50f to 15c 60f below this the bulbs will get damaged. Extract the tubers from the soil and remove the excess soil so you can see all of the eyes the growth nodes on the tubers. T hese hardy plants just need a little warm soil and some occasional watering and fertilizer to provide vibrant colors all season long.

Never poke a tool into the center as you may damage the bulbs. Worry not it is only the leaves not the bulb. Lift the bulbs roots and all into a box or take the potted plants from your garden to store them undercover over winter. Caladium tubers are very easy to propagate.

For full sun tolerant varieties see individual variety pictures. Planting and growing our classic caladium bulbs is a breeze. Caladium bulbs need a rest during every winter. Indoors or out caladiums are a seasonal plant with foliage in the summer and a rest period in the autumn or winter.

Propagating and replanting. Tubers of mature caladium can be divided. For the best chance at success make sure that each section you slice off of a tuber has at least two. These tropical like plants are commonly grown for their multi colored foliage which may be green white red or pink.

Also caladiums multiply as they grow so one bulb may have now formed ten hence richer the soil better the bulbs. More than 20c 68f. Planting storing and growing instructions for caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy.

Caladiums can be grown in containers or clumped together within beds and borders. Once replanted each section will grow. Please check planting zone chart for ideal planting times. Caladium plants caladium hortulanum grow from a fleshy tuber under the soil.

Growing caladiums is easy with proper caladium care. Dig up the caladium tubers in the spring as soon as the soil is warm enough to work. If the area puddles after a good rain you might want to look elsewhere to plant your bulbs. You can propagate caladium plants by digging up the tubers in the spring and carefully cutting them apart.

To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. While you have your tubers out of the ground it s the ideal opportunity for propagation. The best way to propagate this plant is by dividing the tuber into sections. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site.

When the growth becomes negligible cut back all foliage and dig softly from the sides of the pot for bulbs. How to store caladium bulbs over winter.