Florida Clown Caladium Bulbs | Tropical Foliage

Playful, Colorful, and Completely Eye-Catching

Florida Clown is one of the most cheerful caladiums you can grow — its large, fancy leaves burst with splashes of green, pink, and white in a whimsical pattern that looks almost hand-painted. Whether displayed indoors as a tropical houseplant or used outdoors in shaded borders and containers, this variety never fails to draw attention.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Fancy leaf
• Colors: Green, pink, and white with irregular splashing
• Light: Partial to full shade; tolerates filtered sun
• Height: 12–18 inches
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Great for: Containers, hanging baskets, shaded borders, indoor display
• Thrives in: Heat and humidity

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Plant tubers with the knobby side (eye buds) facing up, about 1–1½ inches deep and 8–14 inches apart, depending on mature plant size. Wait until soil temperatures are consistently above 65°F before planting outdoors — cold soil causes tubers to rot. For indoor growing, start in a warm room with bright, indirect light.

Care Tips

• Soil: Rich, well-draining mix amended with organic matter or compost
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist; add mulch to retain moisture outdoors
• Light: Bright indirect light indoors; partial to full shade outdoors
• Humidity: Loves high humidity — mist leaves or use a pebble tray indoors
• Dormancy: In zones below 9, dig tubers after first frost and store in a cool, dry place over winter

Caladiums rival flowering plants for sheer color impact — and Florida Clown is one of the best. Add it to your collection today.