As you begin to plan your shade gardens, give some consideration to Caladiums, grown for their large, showy leaves in assorted colors and patterns. They provide dramatic long-lasting foliage that adds ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With their bold colors and tropical charm, caladiums (Caladium bicolor) may seem destined for a single summer — but a little ...

One of the easiest bulbs to grow is the caladium. I typically think of caladiums as a great choice for adding color to a shady spot, but some cultivars also grow beautifully in full sun.  I’m sure ...

Where to plant them Caladiums grow beautifully in shade to part shade (two to four hours of direct sun, preferably morning) or bright dappled light. In these conditions, they produce lush growth with ...

Leave them in the ground You may simply leave the caladium tubers in the ground if the bed where they are planted will stay undisturbed and if it drains well. Keep the area mulched this winter to ...

Q: Do I have to dig up caladiums to store for winter if I’m in zone 8a? Madelyn F., email A: It is good exercise but it’s rarely worth the trouble. It’s hard to get them to grow big enough in summer ...

Caladiums are like little elephant ears all decked out for Mardi Gras. They are one of the most reliable and commonly planted choices for summer color in shady areas. The colorful foliage of caladiums ...

The past two years have seen rainstorms that were real gully-washers at my house in west Georgia. Consequently, my dry creek area with daylilies saw the rocks moving downhill. But the water movement ...

Question: My caladiums are not sprouting leaves as normal. Will they regrow or do I need to plant new bulbs? Answer: Hopefully by the time you receive this response there are lots of new shoots.

Caladiums are a low maintenance plant that can add striking pops of color to shady gardens. The leaves of a Caladium can be white, green, or pink and are accentuated by bright red and pink veins. When ...

Caladiums are some of my favorite plants for summer color. You won’t find a better plant for reliable color in shady areas. And one investment can provide years of color. Native to tropical South ...