July 13th Punta Gorda Library Session 1 10:30am-11:30am Session 2 2:00pm-3:00pm July 20th Mid-County Public Library 2:00pm-3:00pm Join us for this free classroom workshop, and learn how to incorporate this showy plant into your ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Caladium lovers owe Florida a debt of gratitude. The Sunshine State serves as the sole source of caladiums for the world, satisfying the needs of growers and consumers. “Caladiums love summer rains and heat and thrive in our climate,” ... READ MORE
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Caladiums are tuber plants in the Araceae family, which are best known for their fabulous foliage. Even if you have what is construed to be a “brown thumb”, you will be pleasantly surprised at the ease of the cultivation of these bulb plants. The ... READ MORE
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Caladium Production in Central Florida During the past 10 years, the University of Florida and Robert D. Hartman of Classic Caladium LLC, have developed breeding programs producing 25 new varieties during recent years. Both programs ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
A: Caladiums need high organic, acid soils with consistent moisture but not too wet or soggy. Most of them do not like temperatures lower than the mid sixties. Therefore, it might work best to dig them up from the soil if you plan to keep them ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Each fall part of our research fields are full of beautiful caladiums. Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. These plants are ideal for all sorts of landscape. They thrive in shady areas and are very low maintenance. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFASGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat October 3, 2014, Release for Tallahassee Democrat By Marilyn S. Larson There is something magical about a garden at night. Flowers and shrubs “shine” ... READ MORE
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