Caladium

About

Deer resistant and easy to grow, Caladiums are a fan-favorite among shade gardeners! Primarily grown for their showy, variegated, heart-shaped foliage, these delicate-looking ornamentals thrive in the understory! Caladiums are native to the tropical rainforests and equatorial regions of South and Central America, and are in the Arum family like Calla Lily and Philodendron. Growing from bulb-like under-ground structures called corms which are modified underground stems. How To Use Caladiums In Your Garden Using Caladiums in the shade-garden for bold pops of color and delicate yet coarse-textured foliage that brightens the gloom of the understory or tree canopy! Groundcover Facer and edging plants Porch, patio, houseplant and sunroom plants Front of the garden accents Loves higher moisture areas, water features, along the banks of a stream, or throughout your Rain Garden Planters and containers on balconies, window boxes, and hanging baskets Caladium are wonderful accent plants for all growing zones, indoors and out! Choosing The Right Caladiums For You! re spring-planted rhizomes that can be used as seasonal accents, and annual ornamentals in all Planting Zone . Warm growing zones of 8 and up can keep Canna in the ground all year round. Narrow down by color and size to find the right Canna Lily for your needs. Caring For Caladiums Get your new Caladiums off on the right foot with these simple tips, planting advice in our #ProPlantTips, and with Nature Hills Root Booster ! Caladium prefers shade with a bit of morning sun and shade the rest of the day. Or plant in moist locations in dappled sunlight. Too much light will cause the vibrant colors to fade and the leaf edges to brown. These plants do best in very rich, well-drained soil. Water new plants regularly using the Finger Test to help them get established, keep Caladium moderately moist all summer. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch over the root system Trim away leaves as they become tattered or yellowed. Wea