Caladiums

Caladiums are known as ‘angel wings’. We check out the varieties in the garden beds and containers of a grower who has included caladiums in her home landscape for more than 30 years. She tells us how and when to plant in USDA zone 7. She also shares when and how to store properly.

Plants Featured in this Clip

CALADIUM 'Miss Muffet'

Gardener Extras

In October, lift tubers from dirt. Let dry with foliage left on for 2 weeks. Separate foliage from tubers. Divide into marked bins per variety color. Store at 60 degrees in a vented box between layers of peat moss or shredded newspaper, beginning and ending with packing material.
Lance shaped foliage varieties of caladium, also known as strap-leaf, are more compact and a bit more cold-tolerant.
Charlsie reports that caladium bulbs tend to get smaller after each growing season.
All parts of a caladium are poisonous if ingested. Keep children and pets out of reach.

Gardener Notes

Charlsie mentioned she gets her bulbs through happinessfarmscaladiums,com 1.866.892.0396 Lake Placid, FL

Annette Shrader

Born and raised on a farm, I’ve always appreciated the smell and feel of fresh earth. When we purchased our home 35 years ago, it had some land, but not a single flower. I began the process of plotting and planning garden beds and borders, and have not stopped. Looking out at this mature landscape, it gives me a sense of accomplishment here in my own botanical garden. On her producer role with Volunteer Gardener, Annette says “These are treasured experiences. The passion that people have for their gardens sends me home feeling refreshed, and challenged.