Planting & Growing Tips

Caladium bulbs are safely planted outdoors when night time temperature are staying consistently above 65 degrees.

Caladium bulbs should be planted about 2 inches under the soil. If you have no idea about top and bottom just plant it any which way and it will grow.

The following chart shows our recommended planting distances if you are planting a large bed. These spacing distances will typically result in a nice full bed with no gapping between plants. These same measurements also work for row planting.

Larger bulbs DO NOT guarantee larger leaves or taller plants, just more leaves in general.

Water moderately when first planted.

Caladiums will let you know when they need watering once they are up.

Ideally, caladiums should be planted in a partially shaded area, but most are capable of growing in full sun.

Planting in pots:
                                4 inch pot:  one #1 or two #2's
                                6 inch pot:  two #1's  or four #2's
                                12 inch pot:  six #1's or twelve #2's

Caladiums will grow in most all soil types. Bulbs may not last for multiple seasons in less than ideal soils, but they will grow just fine for a single season (even in hostile mediums). Fertilizer, if needed should be applied lightly, but use caution as heavy nitrogen content is notorious for changing caladium colors. Caladiums like acid soils with an approximate Ph of 5.5-6