Caladium Bulbs - 2 Premium Fancy-Leaf Varieties Per Pack, Colorful Heart-Shaped Foliage for Shade Gardens & Pots

Name : Caladium Bulbs - 2 Premium Fancy-Leaf Varieties Per Pack, Colorful Heart-Shaped Foliage for Shade Gardens & Pots

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 6 Cm

Product Height : 4.5 Cm

Product Length : 8 Cm

Product Weight : 200 G

Type : Elephant Ear Plants

Caladiums (Caladium bicolor), tropical perennials from South American rainforests, feature spectacular heart- or arrow-shaped leaves (6-12 inches) in dazzling patterns of pink, red, white, green, and silver veins, creating bold color without flowers. These 2 premium #1 or Jumbo bulbs produce clump-forming plants 12-24 inches tall/wide, thriving in warm shade for stunning accents in pots, hanging baskets, borders, or mass plantings.​

Key Features

Fancy Foliage : Strap-leaf or lance-leaf varieties showcase multicolored patterns; some sun-tolerant types handle morning light.​

Versatile Display : Heat-loving (70°F+ soil), ideal for shady patios, indoor tropicals, or summer annuals in cooler zones.​

Tubers Return : Dig and store bulbs in fall for replanting; toxic sap requires pet/child caution.​

Planting Instructions

Prep : Soak bulbs 1-2 hours in lukewarm water; plant knobby "eye" side up, 1.5-2 inches deep in moist, well-draining potting mix (peat moss amended).​

Conditions : Space 8-12 inches apart in 65-75°F soil, partial to full shade; water to keep evenly moist, mulch for retention.​

Sprouting : Foliage emerges in 2-4 weeks; fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced 6-6-6, avoid soggy soil to prevent rot.​

Country of Origin : India