Caladium; Caladium, Elephant's ear, Angel wings

Scientific Name Caladium (kal-lay-dee-um) Common Name Caladium, Elephant's ear, Angel wings	Summer/Fall Bulbs Plant Fact Sheets Consumer Hort

Geophyte Organ: Tuber

Light Requirements: AM Sun to 50% shade

Height: 6-24 inches (15-60 cm)

Flowering Season: Summer

Flower Color: Grown for leaf colors: pink, white, green, red

Planting Time: Spring

Planting Depth: Cover 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Spacing Between Tubers: 8-12 inches

Hardiness: Tender I - injured below 68°F (20°C)

Bulb Storage: Harvest tubers in fall, dry, and store at 70-75°F (21-23°C). They do not tolerate temperatures below 70°F (21°C) for extended periods

Comments: Refer to HIL 8517; wait until the soil has warmed before planting; prefers rich soil with constant moisture

Cultivars: --

USDA Hardiness Zones

2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
-	-	Sp	Sp	Sp	Sp	Sp	Sp	H	H

C=container; H=hardy; M=hardy with mulch; Sp=plant spring, harvest fall; F=fall plant

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