Tag: caladium bulbs

Golden anniversary, double bloom: UF unveils 50th and 51st caladiums

by Brad Buck
March 2, 2026

This year marks a golden milestone for the University of Florida’s ornamental breeding program, and the celebration comes with a splash of color -- the program’s 50th caladium cultivar. Well, make that 50th and 51st. The breeding program ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Caladium Bulbs, Caladiums, Color, Disease, Disease Resistance, Entomology And Nematology, Fusarium Tuber Rot, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Horticultural Sciences, Johan Desaeger, Landscapes, Natalia Peres, Nematode, Nematode Resistance, Ornamental Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Nurseries, Plant Pathology, Pythium Rot, Zhanao Deng

UF working to expand your options for decorative holiday plants

by Brad Buck
November 9, 2023

When you think of decorative holiday plants, you might buy traditional poinsettias. But have you ever considered a caladium at Christmas? University of Florida scientists want to add caladiums, known for their beautiful foliage, as an option ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Caladium Bulbs, Caladiums, Classic Caladiums LLC, Environmental Horticulture, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Holidays, Horticultural Sciences, Southern Hemisphere, Tubers, Year-round, Zhanao Deng

Florida leads the world in caladium bulb production, thanks in part to UF/IFAS scientists

by Brad Buck
February 1, 2023

Terri Bates knows that if she wants to sell a good caladium, she can count on University of Florida scientists, including Zhanao Deng. “We grow 12 UF/IFAS varieties developed by Dr. Deng, and they are a huge asset to our business as well ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: 'Lava Glow', Caladium Bulbs, Caladiums, Cultivars, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Ornamental Plants, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding, Varieties, Zhanao Deng

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