Caladium 'Frog in a Blender' Size #2 (2 bulbs) Size #1(1 bulb / Large) *New Crop 2025 In Stock!!!

BULB SIZE : Diameter
Size #2 : 1 inch to 1.5 inches
Size #1 : 1.5 inch to 2.5 inches
Jumbo : 2.5 inch to 3.5 inches
Mammoth : 3.5 inch to 4.5 inch
Mega-Mammoth : 4.5 inch to +++

Color: Green
Description: Random chartreuse with small red dot at stem
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun or Shade
Height: Very Tall 23"

Sizes: The size of a caladium bulb is determined by the diameter of
the caladium bulb. A vigorous healthy caladium bulb should have a
rounded full base which provides the nutrients for growth of the
caladium plant with very little fertilization required.

Light and Forcing: Moderate light levels are fine for all varieties-
2500-4500 foot candles. Light is not necessary during the forcing time
for caladiums which is generally 3-4 weeks. Stacking pots, covering
them with plastic, and forcing them on racks will all work. After the
caladiums start to show spikes of 1”-2” then you can spread them on
benches. Please note that many caladium varieties are tolerant of full
sun conditions. This makes them more adaptable for landscape or mixed
container plantings.

Temperatures: Providing adequate heat is the most important factor in
timely forcing of caladiums. They force best if temperatures,
including night time temperatures, can stay above 70 F. Damage to
caladium plants will not occur in the 60’s but you will increase
forcing time and lose valuable bench space.

Fertilization: Caladiums are low feeders. Do not, we repeat, do not
put them on a constant liquid feed program. It will cause toxicity
issues that are most noticeable in white varieties. Interveinal
browning will occur on the leaves and eventual death of the tissue
causing a "windowing effect". One application of 200 ppm at spike time
and again 3 weeks later is sufficient.

Water: Keep caladium plants evenly moist- do not let them dry down.
Watch your water temperatures. If the water temperatures are in the
50’s or lower, the caladium plants will sit there for weeks with no
active growth. Also, high pH water can cause symptoms similar to
fertilizer damage.

Additional Hints: De-eyeing will increase your forcing time by a week.
It can be done any time before potting, preferably 1-2 weeks before to
give the tubers time to heal. Varieties with numerous visible eyes do
not have strong apical dominance and de-eyeing is unnecessary.
De-eyeing will eliminate the large showy leaves and is not recommended
in 8” pots or larger.