Florida Red Ruffles Caladium Bulbs - 5 Pack | Tropical Foliage

Intense Red, Ruffled Edges, Pure Impact

Florida Red Ruffles is a standout strap-leaf caladium that delivers bold, saturated red foliage on compact, low-growing plants. Its distinctive ruffled leaf edges set it apart from other red varieties, and its short, full habit makes it ideal for mass plantings, hanging baskets, and front-of-border displays. Plant a group of these and the effect is dramatic — a sea of rich red that thrives all season long.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Strap leaf — narrow with ruffled edges
• Colors: Intense red with contrasting green borders
• Height: 12–14 inches (compact, short habit)
• Light: Filtered sun to partial or full shade
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Bulb size: Jumbo 3"+ bulbs
• Pack: 5 bulbs per order
• Great for: Mass plantings, hanging baskets, border edging, containers
• Thrives in: Heat and humidity

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Plant tubers knobby side up, 1–1½ inches deep and 8–14 inches apart. Wait until soil temperature is consistently above 65°F before planting outdoors. For earlier color, start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost.

Care Tips

• Soil: Rich, well-draining mix with organic matter (compost or chopped leaves)
• Water: Keep consistently moist; mulch with pine straw to retain moisture outdoors
• Light: Partial to full shade outdoors; bright indirect light indoors
• Companions: Pairs beautifully with begonias, impatiens, and coleus for a layered tropical look
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, lift tubers after first frost and store in a cool, dry place until spring

Five jumbo bulbs per order — enough to create a full, stunning planting in a large container or garden bed.