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Posted: Jun/04/2009 5:29 AM PST
Well, all I can say is live and learn. What I thought was an anthurium accidently in my caladium bulbs was really its blossom. I had no idea that they would bloom! I've never seen that before in all my born days. I kept saying anthurium, but I think I meant a spathyphyllum. That's what it looked like. I captured a photo from Anthony Realmuto on line. Here's what it looks like: Attachments:  |
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Posted: Jun/04/2009 6:25 AM PST
Witt, mine bloom all the time, after the first year. To make the plant stay bushy, you're supposed to cut the bloom off. I never do, I like the looks of them. Elephant ears will bloom the same way, if conditions are right. |
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Posted: Jun/06/2009 4:20 AM PST
I think I'd let them bloom too they are lovely! I have terrible luck with caladiums, trying to overwinter them, that is, so I have given up. Unless anyone has suggestions on how to do it successfully...?? |
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Posted: Jun/06/2009 6:13 AM PST
That is pretty neat, Witt. I have not had one to bloom yet. John |
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Posted: Jun/06/2009 6:51 AM PST
It was such a shock. I'd never known that they would bloom before. Thanks for teaching me something. I have winter-over caladiums before when I had them in a hanging basket. I just brought the basket in as it was. I let the plant die down and rest during the winter, watering it occasionally so that it wouldn't be totally dry. I put it back out when all signs of frost were gone, and it did fine. The last few years, though, I always get caught by a freak freeze and when I go to dig them up, the bulbs are already mush. This year, I hope that I will be able to get them before Old Man Winter does! |
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Posted: Oct/03/2009 12:28 PM PST
I'm in Zone 5 in upstate NY. This is the first year I've had Caladiums. I'm wondering what to do with them now. I like your method, Witt. Do you think I could pot them up and keep them over the winter? Water maybe once a week? I don't like the idea of storing them in a box because I know I'll forget about them. |
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Posted: Oct/04/2009 1:55 AM PST
That's what I'm planning to do; that is, if I don't get caught again. I'll dig them and put them in a pot or pots. As long as the bulb doesn't freeze, I think that they should be fine. I do think that they will have to rest over the winter, though. Maybe someone with more experience can come in and tell us exactly how to treat them. |
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Posted: Oct/15/2009 8:31 PM PST
Witt, did you dig up your caladiums yet? I just did it today because they are calling for snow tonight! Too soon, if you ask me! |
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Posted: Oct/16/2009 2:46 AM PST
No, not yet. I really need too. Hubby is having more surgery today. I don't know when I'll be able to get to it. |
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Posted: Oct/16/2009 8:54 AM PST
I hope everthing goes well with the surgery. I'll say a prayer. |
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