Galaxy Caladium Bulbs | Rare Tall Fancy Leaf Tropical Foliage

Rich Green with Bold White Veins — A Rare, Towering Variety

Galaxy (Caladium hortulanum) is an often hard-to-find caladium variety that commands attention with its scale alone. Upright stalks rise to an impressive 30 inches, with a spread of 16–24 inches, carrying rich green heart-shaped leaves intersected by broad, bright white veins and accented with cream-colored spots. The effect is bold, graphic, and distinctly tropical — perfect for back-of-border plantings, large containers, and dramatic landscape statements.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Fancy leaf — large, heart-shaped
• Colors: Rich green with broad white veins and cream spots
• Height: Up to 30 inches — one of the tallest caladium varieties available
• Spread: 16–24 inches
• Light: Shade to partial sun; provide afternoon shade in hottest climates
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Great for: Back-of-border, large containers, mass planting, landscaping
• Thrives in: Heat and humidity

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Plant tubers flat side down, eyes facing up, 2 inches deep. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65–70°F and nights are consistently warm. For bushier, leafier plants in containers, de-eye before planting. Cover with 1.5–2 inches of soil and water well. Galaxy generally finishes in 8–10 weeks under good growing conditions.

Care Tips

• Soil: Well-draining mix with high organic content; improve garden soil with compost at planting
• Water: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
• Light: Shade to partial sun; some afternoon shade recommended in the hottest areas
• Fertilizer: Occasional liquid fertilizer during the growing season supports lush, vigorous growth
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, dig tubers in fall and store in a cool, dry place until spring

Galaxy is a rare find — its dramatic height and striking white-veined green foliage make it one of the most impressive caladiums for large-scale tropical plantings.