Planting Caladium Bulbs In Florida

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Planting caladium bulbs in florida.

Caladiums add color and beauty to all of your creative planting beds and gardens. Caladium bulbs are sold in various size grades based on the diameter of the bulb. We ship you caladium bulbs and elephant ear bulbs direct from the farm in lake placid florida the caladium capitol of the world. In north and central florida plant caladium tubers in the ground between april and september.

The leaves will die back in late fall as cool weather begins and re emerge the following late spring. Hardiness zone 7 may 1. We recently have decided to make our products available to the public directly from the farm. Hardiness zone 6 june 1.

When planting tubers place them eye side up the puckered knobby side. We have been growing quality caladiums on our farm for over 30 years. Hardiness zone 8 april 15. Plant caladium tubers in soil that is at least 60 70 f.

In south florida tubers can be planted between march and september. The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15. Welcome to caladiums florida in lake placid florida the caladium capital of the world.

Bigger bulbs yield more foliage go figure. But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live. Bulb size tips planting separations by bulb size yup it s true. Caladiums are fast growers that do fine anywhere in south florida.

The list above is a. The best leaf color is achieved by planting each variety in the amount light it prefers. 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.