Frog in a Blender Caladium Live Bulb, Starter Plant for Spring Growth

"Frog in a Blender" Caladium are heat-loving tropical perennials that have almost unparalleled foliage and make showy houseplants. Plant these tubers in the springtime after the threat of frost has passed.
When grown indoors, they do best with lots of heat, bright but indirect light, and plenty of humidity. Even under the best conditions, their foliage lasts only a few months before the leaves start to die back and the plant goes dormant again, which is normal.

Botanical/Common Name: Caladium/Elephant Ears
Family: Araceae
Plant Type: Tropical perennial
Mature Size: 12–30" tall, 12–24" wide
Sun Exposure: Indirect light (indoors), full to partial shade (outdoors)
Soil Type: Rich, well-drained
Soil pH: Slightly acidic
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (USDA)
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets

Florida Clown Care
Their rest period comes in the autumn or winter. Their rest period isn't determined by temperature or light cycle, but by how long the plants have been growing.

They are seasonal plants even in the tropics, where gardeners plant them in the spring and summer months when they'll thrive in the heat and humidity they require. Unless you live in zones 9 to 11, you should plan to grow them as annuals, or dig up the plants' tubers at the end of the growing season and store them for the winter.
These plants prefer indirect light or moderate shade indoors. The narrower the leaves, the greater the amount of sun they can withstand. Growing them outdoors in containers gives you more control over light conditions. Some newer cultivars can be grown in full sun, but most caladiums need protection from too much intense light. When growing them in a garden, give them partial shade to full shade; full sun scorches their leaves.

Soil
Plant caladium in a rich, well-drained soil in the garden or in potting mix for containers, such as a damp mix of soil and peat. Garden soil should be similarly rich and well-drained. The ideal soil pH is slightly acidic, at 5.5 to 6.2.

Water
When leaves appear on the plant, water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist. Never let the plant dry out, as leaves may yellow and drop. Stop watering the plant when the leaves start to die back. Resume watering in spring after winter dormancy. New leaves will reappear as temperatures warm.

Temperature and Humidity
The warmer the better for caladium houseplants. Aim for 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, 60-65 degrees at night, if possible, as that is the temperature at which tubers begin to grow. Keep the humidity as high as is practical.

When planting outdoors, you can transplant potted tubers (or, better yet, simply transfer them in peat pots) after the last frost date for your area. Plants grown this way should be started indoors four to six weeks prior to transplanting.

Fertilizer
Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season with liquid fertilizer or use slow-release pellets.

Allow the leaves to die back in the fall. Let the soil dry out a bit, then lift the tubers from the ground. Store in a box in a cool, dry, dark place, like a basement, with temperatures at about 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
In late winter/early spring, use a sharp, sterile cutting tool to cut tubers. Make sure that each new tuber section has at least one growing site (with an eye or a knob).
Allow the tubers to "heal" for a week, developing a callus on the cut ends.
Plant the tubers with the "eye" facing up outdoors or in pots again when the next growing season begins and soil temperatures are over 70Degress.

Note: Pictures are for illustrative purposes only & do not reflect exact plant(s). You will receive similar starter plant as in the primary/secondary photo. No pot include, Starter plant.
Handling time: 3-5 business days. We try to ship out as soon as possible but there are weeks where we may be a bit overwhelmed orders to ship. To make sure there are no delays, all orders are packed based on the date and time the order was placed and we only pack from oldest to newest order
Shipping: We ship Monday - Thursday only
Shipping Services: USPS, UPS & FEDEX
Weight: A plant bareroot will be about 3-6". But, we can accommodate potting for extra.
Shipping plants bare root plants are the preferred method and can bring down the cost of shipping the plant, but it does cause some stress to a plant which may take a little bit of time to rectify. Please be aware of that fact & act accordingly.
Nearly all our plants are grown in plug trays and are well maintained. We follow a rule, we will never ship something we would not be happy to receive ourselves, and we always ship the biggest and best we have at the time an order is placed. Our sample photos depict an average example of the plants we grow and offer. Your plant could be larger or smaller than the sample photos as it is a depiction and not necessarily the exact plant. We do expect the purchaser to have a bit of knowledge in plant husbandry and basic care, otherwise we do not recommend ordering. However, all orders do come with a care guide as reference.
****We do expect the purchaser to have a bit of knowledge in plant husbandry and basic care, otherwise we do not recommend ordering. However, all orders do come with a care guide as reference***
Note: Pictures are for illustrative purposes only & do not reflect exact plant(s). You will receive similar starter plant as in the primary/secondary photo.
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