Caladiums are near
perfect in the garden
If a perfect garden plant is one
that combines extraordinary
beauty with versatility and ease of
care, then caladiums approach
perfection.
These spectacular relatives of
common philodendron tolerate
almost any garden soil and thrive
either in sun or shade. Caladiums
can brighten spots in the landscape
where many flowers fail with
flamboyant foliage that lasts all
summer long.
What are called “Fancy Leaf’
types are the most valuable
caladiums for home gardeners.
“Fabulous Leaf” might be more
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accurate. Kaleidoscopic splashes
of pink, red, white and green adorn
the large heart-shaped leaves of
most varieties. Others are washed
a solid creamy white with veins
and outer edges tinted rich green.
There are dozens of variations to
choose from.
Caladiums dazzle in flower beds
and shrub borders, make at
tractive foundation plants and are
absolutely breathtaking when
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and care guide informs gardeners
that caladium Milage sprouts
from bulb-like tubers,'which are
available during spring and
summer, as are cdladium
seedlings and full-size plants.
Economy-minded gardeners
prefer the tubers, especially when
planting caladiums the way they
lopk best in masses of a dozen or
more.
Plant the tubers in the garden
after all danger of frost has [w»H i
and when sod becomes warm to
the touch. If earth is sandy or
loaded with heavy clay, dig in
some peat moss or compost before
planting. Place tubers upright in
furrows or individual holes spaced
nine to fifteen inches apart. Cover
with two to three inches of soil.
Eliminate air pockets by firming
the earth around each tuber. A
mulch layer on top of soil helps
retain moisture while inhibiting
weed growth.
When planting window boxes or
other containers, be sure the
potting soil provides fast drainage.
A mix of three parts peat moss and
one part sand plus bark chips
works well.
Immediately after planting,
dampen the soil. Throughout the
growing season, water only when
soil dries. Resilient as caladiums
are, continuous overwatering
takes a toll.
The first leaves unfurl three to
six weeks after planting, depen
ding on soil conditions. A dose of
fertilizer applied just as foliage
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growth and vibrant coloration. A
good rule of thumb is to use two
pounds of 6-6-6 plant food per 100
square feet of planting area.
Reapply monthly. If more con
venient, use a liquid fertilizer
drench when plants get larger. In
warm southern climates, where
caladiums can grow year-round,
feed bi-monthly from November
through February.
Caladiums ori
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