Height: Compact

Sun Tolerance: Sun and Shade

Primary Color: Red

Patent Number: 27,096

Growing Your Caladiums

Best Time to Plant Caladiums

For the best results, plant your Caladiums in spring once the danger of frost has passed. Ensure outdoor temperatures remain above 60°F and soil temperatures reach at least 65°F. If conditions are too cold, start them indoors in a warm, moist, but well-draining area before transplanting.

Ideal Planting Locations

Caladiums thrive in containers placed in bright, indirect light or in garden landscapes with partial shade.

Steps to Plant Your Caladiums

For easy planting, use a Bulb Auger instead of a traditional shovel. Plant bulbs 1.5-2 inches deep, and for jumbo bulbs, space them about one per square foot.

Caladium Care Guide

Sunlight, Watering, and Fertilization
While Caladiums tolerate sun, they require more frequent watering in direct light. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering. Water them early in the morning or late afternoon, and apply a small amount of bone meal fertilizer once a month.

Suitable Growing Zones

Caladiums are annuals in USDA zones 3-8, while in zones 9-11, they grow as perennials. Potted Caladiums can be moved indoors for winter protection in colder regions.

Are They Annuals or Perennials?

Caladiums are perennials in warm climates, returning year after year with vibrant foliage. However, gardeners in cooler zones often grow them as annuals.

Growth Rate

Caladiums develop quickly under the right conditions, with new growth emerging within a few weeks of planting.

Size and Spread

These eye-catching plants typically reach heights of 1 to 2 feet and spread about 1 to 1.5 feet, making them excellent for brightening up gardens or patios.