Caladium Gingerland,(6 Bulbs) tropical foliage plants

Caladium 'Gingerland' bears intricate veining of maroon, pink, and green in a showstopping combination on the leaves. The plant grows 12 inches tall. Zones 10-11

Gingerland Caladium's attractive heart-shaped leaves remain creamy white in color with distinctive crimson spots and tinges of forest green throughout the season. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant
Gingerland Caladium
This stunning variety offers speckles, splashes, and spectacular contrast; white leaves spattered with crimson red spots, framed by forest green edges; tolerates more sun than most; a great container or basket plant, indoors or out
LANDSCAPE ATTRIBUTES
Gingerland Caladium is a dense herbaceous annual with a mounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.Gingerland Caladium is recommended for the following landscape applications;AccentMass PlantingGeneral Garden UseContainer PlantingHanging Baskets

PLANTING & GROWING
Gingerland Caladium is a dense herbaceous annual with a mounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.Gingerland Caladium is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Caladium tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot.

Don’t be too eager to plant your caladium tubers because they will not grow in cold soil. Plant the tubers only after the soil temperature has warmed up to 65°F. In the central U.S. this will be sometime around Memorial Day. In northern areas you may need to wait until mid-June.

For a quicker display of color, caladium tubers can be pre-sprouted indoors. Start them about 4-6 weeks before you will be moving them outdoors. Plant the tubers in barely moist growing mix and keep them warm (70-75°) day and night.

Soil temperature is an important consideration, as planting too early outdoors can cause tubers to rot. These plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil and are generally happier in partial shade. When you plant Elephant Ears & Caladium, you should plant them about 4 to 6 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart
If you’re growing caladiums indoors, keep them in a warm room with plenty of light until outside temperatures are warm enough to transplant. Elephant Ears & Caladium Tubers should be planted about one to two inches deep with the knobs, or eye buds, facing up. While this may sometimes be difficult to distinguish in some varieties, those that are planted upside down will still emerge, only slower.
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Maintain temperature above 70°F even at night. For best results, water should also be 60-70°F, keep evenly moist at all times. Moderate light levels are optimal and no fertilizer necessary. Generally finish in 8-10 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 65-70
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: High
Transplanting Instructions:
Use well draining potting soil with high organic content. If planting in 4 or 6" pots this variety can be "de-eyed" to increase leaf count and uniformity. Place bulbs flat side down with eyes facing up and cover bulbs with 1.5-2" of soil. Water well.
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