Caladium BULB 'Summer Breeze' Size #2 (3 Bulbs)

Sun Tolerance: Shade Height: Tall Color: White Patent #25,420 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