How to grow Caladiums from bulbs (Caladium tubers)

[@GrowParadise]

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[@ahmedhumrani9920]

caladiums the queen on the indoor outdoor plants kingdom

[@irenedressler2139]

Can I plant the tubes directly into the ground.?? I live in southern calif. and it is May

[@LindaJackson-e3u]

GM edagdwg God bless you I love your videos about blooming plants a forever fan thank you Linda j. Peace

[@Erin-qx4jm]

5 weeks to emerge - good to know! I bought a bag (never tried them from tuber before) and potted them up, thinking it was probably too soon (US zone 6) but impatient anyway. Thanks for the video - comprehensive & well-made!

[@GrowParadise]

Thank you! I found with lots of heat and light they come up much quicker 😁👍

[@NickRoeder]

How are yours going? Looks like we're in the same boat. Zone 6 about 5 weeks ago. Never done this before. One pot has 8 shoots! Did he even cover de-eying in this? It's super effective so far. Did you de-eyed?

[@chocolatte8301]

Did yours grow yet?

[@jaredpati936]

You make growing caladiums seem so magical, thank you ! Your video gives me the patience I need as I wait for my caladiums 😂

[@GrowParadise]

Haha! It's worth the wait, I promise 🙂🌴🌱

[@momofdeux]

How are they doing a year later?

[@tedscott1478]

I bought some caladiums¿ including the one you showed, from Farmer Gracy as well, and, they arrived today, what a coincidence? So I thought I'd check online for when and how to plant them and I found you again😁👍 I love it when a plan comes together...😊😁👍 Thanks Craig, your vids are very helpful.

[@GrowParadise]

No problem, thanks for supporting the channel 👍😁

[@lolosofli]

I'm currently growing a caladium and it's fascinating to see how it changes overnight.

[@Craig-777]

My prayer plants change at night, they spread out and look amazing

[@Plant_Mama]

This is a PHENOMENAL video packed with helpful information, and the leaves are just amazing. I’ve been thinking about growing caladiums from a tuber and was wondering if it’s possible to grow indoors. Happily subscribing to your channel!

[@DIYMachines]

Great video, you're really upping your game. Good to see you on camera again as well. :)

[@shelovescilantro2481]

Thank you for giving us such a great history and origin of the plant! Great footage, too! Keep it up!!

[@joanne4399]

Beautiful! I placed my pot with the tubers in soil in a box and did not pull the tuber out. I added water and placed it next to a south window and the plant sprouted within two weeks. I had forgotten what I had! Great video. Thanks!

[@GrowParadise]

Wow! That’s great, I bet you can’t wait for that stunning foliage again 🌱😃

[@sugandhamate7593]

That's like gardening and poetry fused together :) enjoyed watching this ❤️

[@GrowParadise]

Very kind, thank you 😁👍

[@abnashmcnally9371]

Brought mine from the same suppliers and am a novice when it comes to these beauties so will use your tips to get them started, fingers crossed. Good video

[@shirleyl4944]

that is stunning ! I place mine in the pot and keep it dry for 7 months now. One day I accidently pull it out but Im not sure if thats the bulb since its very dry and tiny. So i watered it again prob 2 weeks ago, I have not seen anything. I can image how excited I am when I see them growing out !!

[@tesfayewerede3347]

Thank you it is very. Interesting I bought this morning

[@asmatmalisi9423]

That Velvetea is absolutely stunning!!

[@vincenzecalzone8666]

Hi Craig. Great Vlog. I've never grown them but have seen them on social media. Definitely worth a try. Cheers 👍

[@papagen3439]

wow....Thank you for the information about Caladium. Greetings from the city of Medan, Indonesia.

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@colinmurphy7082]

Another great video, waiting on my corms to produce some leaves, 3 weeks on now and looking forward to some signs of life, enjoyed your contribution on Gardeners World, with your relaxed informative presentation style surely your destined for the big time ?

[@plantdaddiesbcn1858]

Great video! Thanks! I got some tubers from Farmer Gracy and Groen in Huis and they are starting to appear after 2 months! I didn't use a heater, just waiting for the temperatures reach 20 degrees naturally, so the waiting was endless!! Still we got few more weeks to see the foliage coming out.

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks for watching, be patient it's so worth it 🙂🙂🌱

[@setthegooseloose]

Nice one Craig! It’s the most informative vlog I’ve come across on Caladiums, my beginners mistake with these beauties was overwatering in the early stages and I lost a couple due to rotting. As you say they are very slow to start, still waiting for mine to pop their heads up! (Btw, don’t worry, you’re a natural for facing camera😉).

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks Kev, let me know when yours are out too 😁🌱

[@jennetsalmoy3828]

Here in Philippines we just pluck it out and throw it away.because it's destroy our Sugar cane plantations.And We just make it a food of our Pigs....

[@marissavillena8336]

Where can I buy caladium bulb? Any recomendation? One who exporting here in Philippines.Thank You

[@stephenh3911]

@@GrowParadise Awesome information, great presentation. Wow!

[@lafredasias5286]

Great video - am planting bulbs for the first time.

[@GrowParadise]

Good luck!

[@stdayman]

Great informative video and really time relevant as I’ve just received 6 tubers in the post 👏👏

[@edallen5119]

thank you for all your advice. I love my caladiums

[@GrowParadise]

No problem 👍

[@lorawiggins3134]

Lovely tutorial. Clear that you love plants

[@rudymalizia479]

That was superb! Thank you.

[@Thankful_.]

Great tips! I planted caladium bulbs while watching your yt video

[@GrowParadise]

Fantastic! 😁 happy growing and thanks for watching

[@seemadikshit9320]

Loved your video! Thanks for all that information!!

[@zebragiraffe1]

Nice video! I especially liked seeing how the leaves started to grow. I forgot to plant my tubers earlier in the spring, but will try planting outside in the summer weather. The tubers seem very dry..hopefully they will grow.

[@GrowParadise]

They usually recover once you get them planted 👍

[@Angie-ci1lp]

I got my bulbs🙋🏾‍♀️ Thank you! Very informative 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@GrowParadise]

Good luck! 🙂👍

[@PopularMonsterUSA]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@victorhemming8256]

I have half a dozen caladiums, in individual pots. They're outside at the moment. With regards to winter storing, is it possible to bring them indoors and let them go dormant in the pots that they are in now ?. Brilliant blog, always so helpful.

[@devbachu7072]

Great bro thanks love plants bro

[@feaurigue]

wow so beautiful hope to have that im a caladium lover.

[@GrowParadise]

Caladiums are great plants, I am glad you like them 👍😀

[@oliverblackhall]

Lovely Craig I'll have to buy some.

[@marissavillena8336]

Where to buy?

[@markeccleston9612]

Great video, keep them coming please.

[@stephenh3911]

Awesome information with a outstanding presentation. Have you contemplated doing an episode on the flowering process?

[@GrowParadise]

Hi, Thanks for your kind words 😃 Info about the flowering process is a great idea!

[@jannakiejoseph1678]

Great video!Thank you for sharing your process

[@GrowParadise]

Thank you for watching 😁

[@LoanNguyen-js6zd]

very detailed video! thank you for sharing.

[@trudylogue9016]

will it be ok to grow in that same size pot. have just bought one and look to your videos for advice. thanks.

[@j.a.ksiblings7698]

I've collecting caladiums too😊❤️😍

[@GrowParadise]

They are great plants!

[@j.a.ksiblings7698]

@@GrowParadise yes i agree 😊😊

[@deepakwelcomes]

Beautifully explained 👍

[@stevieboy1ify]

oh no my finger just slipped and i acidently brought some caladium tubors from farmer gracy oh well will have to try growing them now hehe :-D Thank you for the how to video Fingers crossed i can get them going ;-)

[@GrowParadise]

Good luck! They are great plants 🪴👍

[@stevieboy1ify]

@@GrowParadise thanks i thought worth a try ;-) P.s Just see you and your garden on gardeners world ;-)

[@christmaself9891]

Nicely done. Thank you.

[@GrowParadise]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@saimasd8212]

Hi der .. nice video .What caladium is dat with pink ribbed in midline .. it’s a lovely one. Wish I cud get that in India !

[@girosew.2211]

Hi there! First of thanks for sharing everything you know about caladiums. Ive been thinking of getting some caladium bulbs and found your video. Now that its almost fall/winter i need your expert advice if i should wait to plant them. I live in Georgia so i get humidity here and no snow so im sure i can grow them here just not sure when to plant them. I wanted to do them in pots as well. But do you think i can grow them outdoors too? If i do plant them outdoors does that mean i have to get the bulbs out every winter time? Thanks so much again!

[@DamnImWounded]

Fantastic narrator 👍🏾

[@GrowParadise]

Thank you 😄

[@henryjia4725]

Is there a way to keep caladium as an indoor house plant without dormancy and take out the tube for next spring? I want to keep it as a house plant with beautiful leaves all year around.

[@eggopego9206]

Mine already have growth poking through the soil. This is my second year using these bulbs I’m very excited to see the beautiful pink leafs again

[@Baby-Ghoul444]

I want all the pink plants I can get in my house. will they go dormant even if you have them indoors? what was the caladium at 9:14?

[@bloodyAnarchywolf]

I know this is a slightly older video but I do have a question that I just cannot seem to find a single answer for *anywhere* i look online; When do you know that it's time to repot a caladium? I recently bought one and to me it seems as if the plant may need a bigger pot but it also seems to be growing fine. Do I repot once the roots start to over crowd the soil? Or when the plant(s) are over more than half of the pot size? I want to make sure I am giving it what it needs. Please help a new grower out

[@giyorasharbat]

I live in the city of Herzliya in Israel. In winter the night/day temperatures are on average 10/20 degrees Celsius. Humidity above 70 percent. Quite a bright area. The cladium leaves were very beautiful until the month of November. The cladium is planted in the garden in a shady place. Can I leave the cladium bulbs in the ground?

[@emmamorgan5578]

I water mine with the aquarium water… which is high in nitrates too as a plant food.

[@michaellalor3090]

Great videos. I started changing my garden to a tropical garden last year. I'm planting Caladiums for the first time this year so this video is what I needed. Thanks. So you gave them a good watering in the first time. After that just a light watering once a week if the top of the soil is dry?

[@GrowParadise]

I only I watered mine twice in all the time it took them to appear. Mine were in a sealed propagator though that kept the humidity in. Just water enough to keep the soil moist and you should be ok 😁🌴🌿🌱

[@edgygardener2826]

great video! Thank you so much

[@GrowParadise]

No problem!

[@nedelynhilot9405]

very nice sir

[@valeriadeluisi]

I have a caladium that is slowly one by one losing its beautiful leaves :( (theres mostly green and white with pink spalshes on them). Im not sure what to do to bring it back to life and get some new growth! Any tips??

[@lisaletrondo7824]

Try cutting the bulb into small pieces and plant them about 4cm And apply only enough water and used pots that can easily drain. And you can have many babies caladiums

[@GrowParadise]

Oooooh, I might have to try this. Thanks! 😁🤔🌱🌿🌴

[@lisaletrondo7824]

Count 80 days from the day you planted to 100 days...

[@kimsatran6112]

❤thích quá

[@joy9073]

I just purchased a caladium, I got it so I can plant it in my front yard that is facing west and I have a huge tree also. Our grass has died bcz isn't enough sun. Should winter temperatures are around 15-20 F, not for long time, but we get lots of ice, for days. Should I plant it outdoors or should I keep as house plant 🪴? Thanks

[@constantinosbou]

I'd like to ask, so they die every winter and they come back on the spring? I don't understand the cycle

[@elenipgnk6117]

Can you fix the color with bulbs? Get them pink instead of green does it help? I didn’t see any changes with natural day light I don’t put them on sun light because the sun is very strong here. Please help. Thank you for your time

[@hitchyourwagon4720]

Can you recommend some varieties that produce larger leaves?

[@gracesim1806]

I read that to get caladiums to have more leaves you should de-eye them, is this correct?

[@iangodsonlemos]

Nice

[@stitISH]

I have it indoor , the stems are too long and they droop , what can I do

[@kimsatran6112]

ở đâu bán loại màu môn này ak❤

[@annelynn3506]

Just found you as I was looking for caladium advice. I cut mine back and left the tubas in the dry soil and put the pot with dirt and tubas still in it in a dark cupboard. It’s almost feb now, have I ruined them? When should I take the pot out and start watering it? Any other advice please x

[@GrowParadise]

I wouldn't worry yet, now is probably a good time to slowly start watering and give them plenty of heat to get them moving.

[@1Alona1]

Is it possible to cut every bulb in two in order to get more caladiums?

[@marjoriedavis1697]

If I want to plant my bulbs in a pot, what’s the minimum diameter pot I should use if I plant just one bulb in it? I just got some bulbs and living in Northern California, I’m also wondering if it’s too early to plant them if I start them indoors. One more question: if I start them indoors, how necessary is it that they are in sunlight? I know it’s not the same thing, but I once grew a pot of catnip in a dark bathroom drawer. Any answers to these questions will help me so much. Thanks so much for this super informative video.

[@GrowParadise]

I have grown Caladium bulbs in 9cm small pots successfully before. They benefit from bright indirect light for sure. I hope that helps? 😁🪴

[@marjoriedavis1697]

@@GrowParadise yes, this was very helpful! I hope mine look as beautiful as yours 🌺

[@MissHellfire]

just received my first Caladium Party Punch 2 days ago, so far so good , hope it survives thanks for the info ! obviously plant hasnt gone dormant yet...should i keep it still moist o should I reduce watering now?

[@GrowParadise]

I’d keep watering until it looks as though it’s going to start loosing its leaves. It’s my first winter with Caladiums too so I’m in the same boat as you 😄🌱 good luck and keep me updated 👍

[@katrinahuff9550]

One of the outdoor photos you've shown, there are ferns, rex begonias, and caladiums mingled all together. Is that your own garden? If so, I would like to know what is the silver-leafed plant with burgundy stems nearest the camera in the right corner. I believe I had some cuttings of that, many years ago, but it did not survive, and I can't remember what it is. I feel like it's something within the Acanthaceae family, based on the leaf structure, and it looks very similar to my persian shield. Just with slight difference in texture and color difference.

[@GrowParadise]

Hi, yes it's my own garden from a little while back. Is it the Impatiens you have seen?

[@tedscott1478]

Hi Craig, are you selling any of those impatiens morsei on your web shop?

[@GrowParadise]

Hi Ted, I have sold a few recently but they sell out incredibly fast. I have none left now😁👍

[@heinrichvisser8518]

I'm living in a sub tropical area in Durban, South Africa. Will they die down and need to be replanted again or will they just keep on growing?

[@GrowParadise]

I believe they will die down 👍🌱

[@mirib5007]

Inside, Should soil be kept moist, not soggy, before they emerge?

[@jpocc95]

I live in the south typically warm only 2 months of colder weather do I need to remove the bulbs or will they simply just grow back

[@GrowParadise]

If you get wet conditions when it's cold I would still lift them to prevent rot 👍

[@jmc4635]

I planted my tubers after soaking them in warm water. Just wondering if I should dig them up and retry during the spring since it's mid winter? They are indoors in 75 degree temperatures

[@GrowParadise]

hi, how did you get on with your caladiums? I have only ever grown them in spring before

[@emmamorgan5578]

Hi, I’ve got mine growing on top of my aquarium. It’s warm and humid. But fairly shady, with an east facing window on the other side of the room. Hope these conditions are good? I’m new to caladiums.

[@GrowParadise]

I bet they love the aquarium water, how are they doing?

[@animalgirl37]

Should I plant my tubers in early spring? Or should I make sure all potential frosts are over?

[@GrowParadise]

If your planting outside definitely wait until there is no risk of frost 👍

[@ckent32]

six weeks? Ugh. HAHA! I live in Kentucky, so as of now, April, 17th, it's still pretty cold. But that usually changes pretty quickly. I just got my caladiums shipped to me and they've been planted about a week now. How soon can I plant my caladiums in the ground?

[@GrowParadise]

As soon as any risk of cold weather has passed you can plant them outside. I did start some in a heated propagater with lights and they grew in 2 weeks which was a vast improvement 👍

[@claypu8243]

May I know If I should plant them into they soil just yet even they've no growing points?

[@GrowParadise]

I would start them in a pot, the put into soil when you can see growing points 😁

[@valzygarsea9808]

Can I plant tubers in the winter indoor? I have a grow light, humidifier and keep temperature at around 20 degrees

[@GrowParadise]

You can, it’s best to keep them completely dry. I forgot about a few of mine and they started to rot on the winter rains. If I had remembered I would have taken them out of the soil, dried them and stored them in paper bags 😃🌱🌳🌿

[@marilynbasdon9298]

I just purchased my first caladium for a house plant. Do I understand correctly that it will not thrive over winter but must be dried out and rest? I live in zone 5 with cold winters and don’t want to dig up every year. I just wanted a house plant with the beautiful colors of red leaves trimmed in green. What should I do. 8/15/23 at 4:00 pm. Thank you

[@GrowParadise]

That’s correct, allow it to go dormant over winter and just keep the soil in the pot dry. When it starts to regrow in spring begin watering again.

[@captainredbeard1749]

Hi Craig nice to put a face to the voice! Might try these next year do you recommend a supplier?

[@GrowParadise]

I got my tubers from Farmer Gracy 😁🌴🌿

[@ferdinandhadiwirawan3456]

What's the composition of your media?

[@mariluz5533]

How long it takes to grow?

[@loriwebster8574]

How many bulbs do you plant in one pot?

[@patmiller7272]

How often did you water before they started coming up? Do you just leave them or water when the soil is dry?

[@GrowParadise]

Only water when the soil surface dries out 👍😁

[@garethjones7182]

Humidity... my room seems to have a humidity of around 60% in winter- is that ok for Caladiums?

[@GrowParadise]

Perfect, each new leaf produced in that environment should stay pristine 👍

[@buutifuleyes]

Hello Craig! Please help!!! I recently visited a tropical country with absolutely gorgeous plants and saw caladiums plentiful growing, I uprooted some without any bulbs or roots and I currently have them in a glass with distilled water and sphagnum peat moss soil. Do you think it will eventually grow new roots and can potentially survive? I notice the green and pink color getting lighter :( Thank you for your advice!

[@GrowParadise]

Hello, in my experience with Colocasias the colour gets lighter when they are stressed. I'm not sure if they will root but by all means do experiment and let me know how it goes 👍🌱😃

[@katrinahuff9550]

I realize this is an old comment, so your plants are probably not still alive... You'd need the bulb. This isn't a type of plant who can grow roots from just a leaf (some can, like begonias!).... but please don't poach plants from their natural habitat. Not only does that possibly deplete the natural environment and population of that plant, but it's usually quite illegal without a horticultural/botanical harvesting license. You may also get into trouble bringing plants back home, coming through customs. There is strict rules and licensing involved to do that legally. Caladiums are often very affordable and easy to find in many colors, in shops and online.

[@brettswiferose50]

I received bulbs but i don't want to plant them yet can i put them in the refrigerator?

[@GrowParadise]

Cool and dry is a good way to store them, I keep most of my seeds and bulbs that way 👍

[@danielleroy7744]

Thanks for your video! Question for you.. do you continue to water the tubers while you are waiting for them to sprout? I saw another video that suggested to only water them once until you see sprouts. Seems like a long time to go without water if it takes 5+ weeks to sprout. Thanks again!

[@GrowParadise]

If you have them somewhere where the soil doesn’t dry out then you shouldn’t need to water them. Just make sure the soil stays warm and moist and they will love it 😀🌱

[@danielleroy7744]

@@GrowParadise Thanks so much! I have one sprout so far :)

[@GotoHere]

My bulbs were hollow and squishy from Lowe’s. Did I get ripped off?

[@GrowParadise]

It doesn't sound good 😞

[@davidwinfrey2861]

Yes caladiums are in the same family ad alocasia and calocasia. They are also in the same family as calla lillies and peace lillies

[@juliegoodlet590]

Where do you buy the Caladium bulb, they are beautiful, I would like to try and grow them

[@GrowParadise]

I bought mine from Farmer Gracy, they are an online bulb/tube specialist 👍

[@JoostShino]

I've been buying tons of tropical plants from ebay this year with great success, weirdly the only Caladium on ebay are from dodgy Chinese sellers. Will check out farmer gracy!

[@JoostShino]

Just checked, can't find them selling any either hah

[@johanfrye2253]

Hi Craig, Thanks for your great content. Really love your informative videos. Where do you buy your inpatients from? - the variegated one is gorgeous

[@michaellalor3090]

@@JoostShino I bought some from Farmer Gracy a few weeks ago, but they are all out of stock now as they are moving onto Autumn planting bulbs. Check back later in the year around autumn or early in the new year and they will have them again.

[@greenkitty6482]

If caladium is kept indoors, can’t it stay all year round without storing it away in the dry dark place for dormancy?

[@GrowParadise]

I have known people who have managed to do this, yes. I'm not sure if it benefits the plan is health in the long term or not?

[@PaoReno]

Would you mix soil with vermiculite before planting?

[@GrowParadise]

Drainage would definitely help, vermiculite or perlite would be good. If the soil gets too wet the bulbs can rot 🌱

[@adelfamainar1711]

craig could i get a tip from you how to produce other rare variety? i am adelfa mainar from cag.de oro menfanao .phillipines

[@adelfamainar1711]

mindanao phillipines

[@GrowParadise]

It’s all about cross pollination with the flowers my friend 😃🌺

[@1Kent]

I just bought Frieda Hemple and I Blame You.😆

[@GrowParadise]

haha! You will love it 😁

[@diptimehta4160]

Hey Craig, is it late for this year to grow these? Thanks.

[@GrowParadise]

Not at all, now is a perfect time to start them 🙂

[@diptimehta4160]

Fantastic! Thanks 😊