Strawberry Star Caladium Bulbs

Dwarf caladium caladium strawberry star caladiums are grown for their showy leaves.

Strawberry star caladium bulbs. In summer they produce clumps of long stalked heart shaped leaves. Colocasia elephant ear bulbs caladium plant perennial tropical esculenta rare. Soil temperature is an important consideration as planting too early outdoors can cause tubers to rot. Currently there are approximately 16 different species commercially available.

Strawberry star performs well in shade or full sun and is a vigorous leaf producer. 5 soil temperature needs to be 70 degrees f. Caladiums are extremely easy to grow in. This caladium can tolerate sun and is perfect for containers and summer annual beds.

Caladium strawberry star full sun native to the tropical regions of south america primarily brazil caladiums have been a part of american and european gardens since the mid 1800s. Place bulbs flat side down with eyes facing up and cover bulbs with 1 5 2 of soil. Caladium strawberry star caladium white foliage is contrasted by square like flecks and speckles red in color. Caladiums are grown for their showy leaves.

Homeowner planting and maintenance tips. Strawberry star is a very showy fancy leaved caladium. Strawberry star s elephant ear bulbs perennial tropical caladium shady gardens. Strawberry star is a white fancy leaf caladium with green mid veins and pinky red spots throughout the top of the leaf.

Bulbs per square foot. Dwarf caladium caladium strawberry star pp24 681. Leaves are primarily white with deep green veining and sprinkles of strawberry. In summer they produce clumps of long stalked heart shaped leaves.

Sprouts in 32 days in spring and more quickly in summer months. Elephant ear bulbs caladium flowers resistant perennial tropical leafy plants. Or higher when planting. A university of florida cultivar.