When To Plant Caladium Bulbs Zone 6

Hardiness zone 8 april 15.

When to plant caladium bulbs zone 6. I live in zone 7. More tips on planting. Zones 5 6 august 1. Caladium bulbs go dormant in the winter they like to take a nap.

Zone 9 10 september 1. They require a warm soil in order to emerge so consider using a heat mat. But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live. Plant bulbs 8 12 inches apart.

In usda zones 8 and lower winter care for caladium bulbs involves digging them up and bringing them inside to go dormant. Keep them warm 70 f and barely moist to encourage sprouting. Caladium tubers are usually planted approximately 6 apart. Cover with 1 inch of soil.

Place your plants in. Start them about 4 6 weeks before you will be moving them outdoors. Don t try to remove any of the dirt from the roots yet. 6 tips for growing caladiums in zones 5 7 march 23 2015 by kath laliberte in foliage plants shade plants summer blooming bulbs if you live in the northern half of the u s you may think caladiums are only suitable for southern gardens.

The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. I bought caladium bulbs on closeout at the end of july. Plant the tubers in barely moist growing mix and keep them warm 70 75 day and night. Do i need to wait until march of next year to plant.

Hardiness zone 7 may 1. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15. Once temperatures begin to fall and stay below 60 f. When the temps go below 60 and stay there say the onset of fall winter harvest the bulbs leaves.

In cooler climates you can give your caladiums a head start by sprouting the tubers indoors 4 6 weeks before planting time. Should i plant in pots and keep in the house until spring. I was so excited to find bulbs on sale i did not think about planting them. The knobby side should be up as these are the growing points.

15 c dig up your caladium bulb with the foliage still attached. Hardiness zone 6 june 1. 3 weeks late plantings should be done no later than 7 weeks before first frost. Next water the plants frequently so that the soil stays moist but not soggy.

Plant the tubers shallowly in pots or seedling flats. Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15. The list above is a. Zones 7 8 august 15.

Caladium bulbs may be started inside 6 8 weeks before all danger of frost has passed. To grow caladiums plant the tubers in a moist shady location at least 6 to 8 inches apart in well draining soil. In the deep south south of the i 10 corridor usually heavy mulching 3 6 will allow the bulbs to survive the winter. For a quicker display of color caladium tubers can be pre sprouted indoors.