Vermiculite can be used as a packing material for overwintering caladium bulbs, while it is also ideal for amending soil and ...
With their bold colors and tropical charm, caladiums (Caladium bicolor) may seem destined for a single summer — but a little winter TLC can keep these beauties coming back year after year. Caladiums' ...
Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern winters. These plants, ...
Following an unanticipated early frost in September, I undertook prompt efforts to clear flower beds, assisted a neighbor harvest remaining summer vegetables, and attempted to preserve annual and trop ...
If the caladiums are in pots, withhold water in early October and let them go dormant. You may leave the bulbs in the pot over the winter (do not water until they wake up in spring) or remove them ...
Although it’s too early to plant caladiums, it’s not too early to start thinking about purchasing tubers now to ensure access to the best variety of these no-fail ornamental plants. Florida is the ...
Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.
The results from a workshop held for members of the Earth, Wind and Flowers Garden Club this spring planting caladium corms were fairly significant. Some members had even taken their potted plants to ...
Caladiums are like little elephant ears all decked out for Mardi Gras. They are one of the most reliable and commonly planted choices for summer color in shady areas. The colorful foliage of caladiums ...