Caladium Mix Colour Bulbs – Pack of 5 | Decorative Foliage Bulbs

Bring vibrant tropical beauty to your home garden with Caladium Mix Colour Bulbs – Pack of 5. Caladium is an ornamental foliage plant known for its attractive heart-shaped leaves and striking patterns in shades of pink, red, white, and green.

Each pack contains 5 Caladium bulbs supplied in randomly selected colour varieties. Colours and patterns cannot be selected, and all five bulbs may not necessarily produce different colours. Natural variation in leaf colour, pattern, size, and growth is normal.

Caladiums are ideal for decorative pots, grow bags, balconies, patios, shaded garden beds, entrances, and indoor areas receiving bright indirect light. They grow best in warm weather, fertile well-draining soil, bright shade, and filtered sunlight.

Product Highlights

• Pack contains 5 Caladium bulbs
• Mixed varieties supplied randomly
• No colour selection available
• Attractive heart-shaped decorative leaves
• Suitable for pots, grow bags, and garden beds
• Ideal for balconies, patios, and shaded areas
• Best suited to warm growing conditions
• Prefers bright shade or gentle morning sunlight

Growing Instructions from Bulbs

Growing Season: In Hot Climates like Lahore: March/April to October

Recommended Grow Bag Size

Use either:

• 11 × 10 inch grow bag
• 12 × 12 inch grow bag

For the best spacing and plant development, plant one bulb per grow bag. Multiple bulbs may also be planted together in a larger decorative container while maintaining suitable spacing between them.

Recommended Soil Mix

Prepare the growing medium using:

• 50% Bhalu Mitti
• 50% Vermicompost

Mix both ingredients thoroughly before planting. The soil should be loose, fertile, and well-draining. Avoid compact soil and containers without drainage holes.

Before Planting

Inspect the bulbs before planting. Healthy dormant bulbs are usually dry, rough, and reasonably firm.

Do not plant bulbs that are:

• Soft or mushy
• Wet and badly rotted
• Producing an unpleasant smell
• Severely affected by mould

Small dry marks or a rough outer surface may naturally occur on dormant bulbs.

Planting Direction

Identify the rough or uneven side containing visible eyes, buds, or growing points. This side should face upward.

The smoother or flatter side should face downward. When the direction is unclear, plant the bulb sideways rather than placing it deeply upside down.

Planting Depth

Plant each bulb approximately 1.5 to 2 inches deep.

Cover the bulb lightly with soil without pressing the growing medium too firmly. Keep suitable space between bulbs when planting several in one large container or garden bed.

Watering

Water lightly after planting to settle the soil.

After planting:

• Keep the soil slightly moist
• Do not keep it constantly wet
• Water when the upper soil starts feeling slightly dry
• Ensure excess water drains freely
• Avoid waterlogging, especially before sprouting

Excessive watering can increase the risk of bulb rot.

Sunlight

Place the grow bags or pots in:

• Bright shade
• Filtered sunlight
• Gentle morning sunlight
• Bright indirect light

Protect Caladium plants from harsh afternoon sunlight, particularly during very hot weather, as strong sun may scorch the leaves.

Sprouting Time

Caladium bulbs may generally take around 2 to 6 weeks to sprout, depending on temperature, bulb condition, moisture, planting depth, and local growing conditions.

Warm soil usually supports better sprouting. Avoid repeatedly digging into the soil to check the bulbs.

Care After Sprouting

Once new shoots appear:

• Continue moderate watering
• Keep the soil moist but not soggy
• Maintain good drainage
• Protect leaves from intense afternoon sun
• Keep the plants in a warm, sheltered position
• Remove only completely dried or badly damaged leaves
• Maintain airflow around the plants

Dormancy

Caladium may naturally enter dormancy when temperatures fall or the growing season ends. During this period, leaves may turn yellow, dry, and gradually disappear.

When dormancy begins:

• Reduce watering gradually
• Keep the soil comparatively dry
• Protect the bulbs from excessive moisture
• Avoid regular heavy watering while no active growth is present

The bulbs may begin growing again when warm conditions return.

Important Note

This product contains 5 randomly selected Caladium bulbs. Colour choice is not available. The pack may include pink, red, white, green, or mixed-pattern varieties, but a particular colour combination or five different colours is not guaranteed.

Sprouting time, plant size, colour intensity, and leaf pattern may vary according to the natural bulb variety, climate, soil, watering, sunlight, and growing conditions.