Candidum

Tuberous perennial. Can be grown as a houseplant. In zones 2-8, dig tubers before frost and store in a cool, dry place. Harmful if eaten, and may cause skin and eye itrritation.

How big does caladium candidum get?

Grows up to 12-18 in. high and wide (30-45 cm). Performs best in part shade to full shade, in humusy, moist, well-drained soils. Avoid direct sun or the leaves may scorch.

How much is caladium candidum?

Botanical Name: Caladium x hortulanum 'Candidum' 1 1/4" -1 1/2" 25 Bulb(s) $24.50 From $0.98 ea.

What is caladium fancy candidum?

A classic caladium with snow-white, heart-shaped leaves and dark green veins. Candidum is especially dazzling in deep shade and by moonlight, when the leaves are almost luminous. For best results, grow this variety in full to partial shade.

Can caladium survive winter?

Yes, you can leave caladiums in pots over winter. Allow the soil to dry out completely, remove all of the leaves after they die back, and store the pot in a cool, dark, and dry location until spring.

What happens to caladiums in the winter?

Caladiums grow best in soil temperatures of at least 70°F. Their showy leaves sprout in spring and flourish through the summer. In fall, they start to fade and wither, going dormant over the winter months.

What is the lifespan of a caladium?

How long can caladium live? The plants are perennials, which means they can last season to season. However, from sprouting to dormancy, they are showy for about six months out of the year.

Do caladiums do well in pots?

Caladiums grow beautifully in containers and in landscapes that have well-drained soil. If you garden in heavy clay, you'll want to grow your caladiums in containers or raised beds. Fill your patio pots, window boxes and hanging baskets with the low maintenance, all-season color that caladiums provide.

Can caladiums stay alive all year?

Zone: Caladiums are tropical plants and will not survive the winter outdoors unless you garden in zones 9-11. In these warm climates, the tubers may be left in the ground all year round. In zones 3-8, caladiums are usually grown as annuals, planted outdoors in late spring once the soil is warm.

Will caladiums multiply?

Caladiums naturally go into dormancy in the winter months, even in warm climates. Do caladium bulbs multiply? No, caladiums bulbs do not multiply and will not spread and take over your garden. It is natural for your caladium bulbs to get smaller each year rather than larger.

Do caladiums do better in sun or shade?

Caladiums grow best in shade to part shade (two to four hours of direct sun, preferably morning) or bright dappled light. In these conditions, they produce the lushest growth with large, colorful leaves.

How long do caladiums last indoors?

If you have a full plant, you can take one or two long-stemmed leaves and use them in a flower bouquet. They will keep for at least two weeks. Periodically change the water to keep it clean. Read more on how to keep flowers fresh and enjoy them much longer!

Can you touch caladium?

The poison in a caladium plant is called Calcium Oxalate and is a type of salt that contains oxalate acid. The poison covers the entire plant but is most potent on the leaves. Caladiums are toxic WHEN INGESTED— meaning, taken into the body either by swallowing, or absorbing by touching or biting.

Should you let caladiums flower?

The flowers are so small that they are certainly not detractors to the beauty of the foliage, so leaving them on should have no effect whatsoever.

Can caladiums be grown as a houseplant?

Caladiums are tropical perennials that have almost unparalleled foliage and make showy houseplants. They can also be grown outdoors, but unless you live in zones 9 to 10, you should plan to grow them as annuals, or dig up the plants' tubers at the end of the growing season and store them for winter.

What do you do with potted caladiums in the winter?

Caladiums originated in South America and are very sensitive to soil temperature and moisture, both while growing and while in storage. The best way to keep them alive in a container is to remove the leaves just before the first frost and store the pots in an upstairs closet where it stays warm all winter.

Will caladiums come back after a freeze?

In zones 9-12, caladium tubers are hardy and will not need digging up to survive the winter. Just leave the tubers in the ground and wait for the plants to grow again in spring. What is this? As long as the ground does not freeze, the tubers will overwinter and return to give you another great show next spring.

Will my caladiums come back next year?

But, that does not take away the fact that they are perennials that grow from a tuber. The tubers you plant this summer can be used to grow caladiums again next year, either left in the ground or stored and replanted.

Can I leave my caladiums in the ground?

You may simply leave the caladium tubers in the ground if the bed where the caladiums are planted will stay relatively undisturbed and drains well. Keep the area mulched this winter to protect the tubers in case it is unusually cold. Because the ground here does not freeze, they will survive and come back up next year.

What is the best way to winterize caladium bulbs?

Place your plants in a cool, dark area for 2 to 3 weeks. This process will cure the bulbs and cause them to go dormant. After a few weeks, cut the tops off level with the soil line. Brush away any loose soil, cut out any rotted areas, and apply a fungicide.