Best Time To Plant Caladium
Depending on where you live, you will want to plan accordingly on when to plant your caladium plants either in the ground or in containers. This chart below should help you figure out the best time to plant. We will ship your plants at a safe time to plant as well, so no need to worry about getting your plants too soon before it is safe for the plants to be outside.
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Region |
When to Plant |
Sun or Shade |
Containers or in the garden |
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NW & NE United States & Canada |
Early summer |
Full sun - light shade. |
Caladiums do best in containers in this part of the country and usually need to be in a protected warm location for best results. Like a sunroom or warm patio setting. If growing outdoors select the warmest protected locations in the garden. |
|
SW United States |
Spring |
shade to light shade only |
Containers may be easiest but a shady, cool garden spot can also be lovely. Watch your watering to keep the plants from drying out. |
|
Midwest |
Late Spring |
Light shade |
Containers are likely best, but a late spring planting into a protected shade flower bed will also be fine. |
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SE United States |
Spring |
Shade to sun |
Both containers and garden plantings work fine, in the deep south Caladiums may even come back the following year if kept dry over the winter. |
*Chart Info From Proven Winners
Caladiums are beautiful foliage interest plants that can be used in a variety of ways. They can also be planted outdoors during warmer months and will grow well in shady areas. During winter months, the plants or bulbs can be brought indoors. The leaves give any space a modern or tropical look. Caladiums grow best with soil that is moist but not too wet. You can plant these in shady areas or in containers. These plants also make great houseplants.
