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South and June in northern states. Most

caladiums grow best in lightly shaded areas

protected from direct sun, such as the

shade found under tall trees. The Florida

series of caladiums has slightly thicker

leaves and is more tolerant of an hour

or two of direct sun.

Plant an assortment of streaked,

speckled, and ruffled caladiums in pots or

beds to add attractive color and interest to

your garden for months.

Pot caladium tubers

indoors in early spring or outdoors when

soil temperature warms to 65°F. Sprinkle a

slow-release granular fertilizer in the

planting hole. Plant the tubers horizontally,

roots downward, in 1-2 inches of soil.

When temperatures drop

to about 50°F, dig up the tubers and cut off

the leaves. Allow the tubers to dry for a

week, then store in peat moss at 50-6s°F

for the winter. Plant again in spring.

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