The plant that I like a lot and use both in the yard and inside the home is caladium (Caladium). It turns out to be flowering, but people value its rich and beautiful foliage more, thus the bloom is cut to encourage the vegetative growth of its leaves. Therefore, if you want to add more plants to your home without much hassle, check out the variety of caladiums at your local gardening store. Known for their colorful leaves, they’re perfect for 5-Minute Decor Fixes That Make a Big Impact.
In tropical forests in South and Central America and comes in very well in Puerto Rico which as it is a plant which flourishes under the heat and very high level of humidity (above 50 percent). The caladium was first grown in Europe in the early days and became popular in the United States in the late 19 th century, according to the National Garden Bureau which this year chose it as the Plant of the Year. Actually, lanceolate-leaved caladiums are versions that are thinner.
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They are typically shorter and possibly more tolerant to the sun compared to the fancy ones. Fancy caladium generally have larger heart shaped leaves and grow taller. The petiole stands in the center of the bottom, or rather at the center of the leaf. Depending on the type of caladium that you select, you may find the various places that you may apply caladium in your home and garden. Such as on borders of beds or walk.
As a ground-cover in landscape-average; in hanging-baskets; in connection with other plants; in planters; in flower-pieces; or alone in the pot. When you fulfill the minimum demands of the caladium, then keeping up with the plant becomes easy but it is always good to know more about such kinds of plants so that growth can be successful and it gives you more pleasure. To germinate i.e. come out of the state of dormancy (period of dormancy), the caladium requires warm soil. Planting in the ground too early when the ground is still cold may not sprout but rot.
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In Puerto Rico, the plant may be planted in the ground year round, but, in the United States, the rule is that not until after all danger of frost, and when the soil is comfortably warm–say about 70 degrees F. Otherwise, sow them in pots and leave them inside a greenhouse or solarium until they soak up and wait until late spring to early spring to put them into the garden as aftermath of winter strives to survive. The Caladiums prefer constant moisture in well-drained soil, waterlogged.
In case you observe that the water takes a long period before draining because of rain and you see that there are no other spots you can plant them, it would be ideal to improve the drainage of the soil. They love shade, and although some caladiums may endure some direct sunlight, this is possible in only some areas. In case you are living in Puerto Rico you need to ensure that you do not expose them to summer sun which might burn their leaves or leaves.
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Them discolored. Use diluted and balanced liquid organic fertilizer after every 2-3 weeks as the plant grows quickly and sprouting new leaves. As the caladiums only grow in the tropical forest, they love a humidity level of 50 percent and above. On the landscaping level, soil might be able to be moist by mulching or cover cropping, thus raising the humidity of the area.
In case the caladiums are in pots, you might add more humidity to the plants by debasing the pots and spreading the containers out on a tray full of gravel and water. Their leaves are also large which evaporate water. The other factor that you should take into consideration in planting your caladium is the wind. Shield them off steep winds not to spoil their lush foliage. You may also protect them by applying windbreaks (walls or taller plants).
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The old leaves drop off the caladiums, you can cut them off an inch or so above their base thus causing the new ones to come out. This enhances their looks and supports the growing of new leaves. Every spring you plant new bulbs or move them indoors to keep them away form the cold. The caladium bulbs are available in various sizes to match the growing seasons and the size of the plant you want.
Suited to rapid-growing and a denser growth and even during shorter growing periods (fall and winter). In the meantime, bigger bulbs measuring 1.5 to 2.5 inches should be used with longer growing seasons just so that the plants get to mature. Remember also, that the size of the bulb can be different between varieties and therefore not every bulb of a given size will appear the same. Caladiums which are planted in full sun usually need more water than those which are not planted under sun. It depends on the length of time the sunlight exposes and so be sure to mark the quantity of sun rays your plants get.