Caladiums

Does anyone grow Caladiums and then dig them for the winter to store for the following year? Do they store easily?

I've always thought they are so pretty, and would like to grow some again this year. I saw an offer for 30 or 50 bulbs that I would like to take advantage of. But would prefer that they store well over the winter if I'm going to invest in that many.

Hi MomK, we grow 'em like crazy down here. But we don't have to dig them up, we can keep them in the ground all year. Down here they can be planted in April when the soil finally warms up and they preform for us until late August. We love them, they are so pretty. Bye, Lisa

I grew some last year for the fist time, they were beautiful...I overwintered them with my glads...will let you know how they faired when I go to plant them again.

I have been digging and storing cladiums, cannas and elephant ears for about 5 years now.
Plant them in late may or mid june when the grond is warm.
The rule I use is when it has been 60 at night for about a week. I have started the cladiums in peatpots inside for earlier bloom about april and it works. Dig in the fall after the first frost kills the leaves and I store in cardboard boxes layered with newspapers so they get plenty of air. some people around here leave their cannas in the ground and mulch them real good but the one in 10 bad winter gets them (like the one we had this year.

I have the cladiums with my hosta on the north side of the house. The colors are brighter in the shade

chris

Hi, I am new to this website and I need help with a caladium hortalanum. My friend has had this plant in the house (sunny location) for the last five months... The main stems are long and straight with a healthy looking leave on top. Then there are the other thin stems, bending and seeming top heavy with a large or a small leaf at the end. Somehow the plant does not look right, it looks wobbely and spindly. The plant has been kept wet throughout the summer.. It is now September, what does it need to make it through the winter and to eventually grow fuller? Can the stems be cut back? There is no evidence of disease.

I would appreciate some help from a more experienced caladium grower. Thank you so much.

Hey Ulla where are you located?? Caladiums aren't very hardy and may need to be dug up. They may not like the heat, they are great shade plants.

Fivekulps, thanks for your reply. I am in New Jersey and the caladium I am concerned about has been kept as an indoor plant in a bathroom, well lighted, however quite hot a times. Does this help? I am looking forward to your thoughts.