Caladium Single Bulb – Mix | Random Colour Decorative Foliage Plant

Caladium Single Bulb – Mix | Random Colour

Add vibrant tropical foliage to shaded garden spaces with Caladium Single Bulb – Mix. Caladium is valued for its attractive heart-shaped leaves, which may develop in beautiful shades of pink, red, green, white, or mixed patterns.

Each pack contains one Caladium bulb. The bulb will be supplied in a random colour variety without any colour choice. Leaf colour, size, and pattern may vary naturally from plant to plant.

Caladium is suitable for pots, grow bags, patios, balconies, shaded garden beds, and decorative container displays. It performs best in warm weather, bright shade, filtered sunlight, and well-draining soil.

Product Highlights

• One Caladium bulb

• Random colour variety

• No colour selection available

• Attractive decorative foliage

• Suitable for pots, grow bags, and garden beds

• Best for bright shade or filtered sunlight

• Ideal for balconies, patios, and home gardens

Growing Instructions from Bulb

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

1. Recommended Growing Container

Use either:

• 11 × 10 inch Grow Bag

• 12 × 12 inch Grow Bag

• 12" Clay Pot

One bulb can be planted comfortably in either size. Ensure the container has proper drainage holes.

2. Recommended Soil Mix

Prepare the growing medium using:

• 50% Bhalu Mitti

• 50% Vermicompost

Mix both ingredients thoroughly. The soil should remain loose, fertile, and well-draining. Avoid using compact or waterlogged soil because excessive moisture may damage the bulb.

3. Check the Bulb Before Planting

The bulb should feel reasonably firm. Remove only loose, completely dried material from the surface.

Do not plant bulbs that are:

• Soft and mushy

• Bad-smelling

• Severely mouldy

• Wet and rotting

A dry and rough outer surface is generally normal for dormant Caladium bulbs.

4. Identify the Correct Side

Plant the bulb with the rough, uneven side containing visible eyes or growing points facing upward.

The smoother or flatter side should face downward. When the correct side is difficult to identify, plant the bulb sideways rather than upside down.

5. Planting Depth

Make a planting hole approximately 1.5 to 2 inches deep.

Place the bulb in the hole with the growing points facing upward and cover it lightly with soil. Do not bury it too deeply.

6. Watering After Planting

Water lightly after planting to settle the soil.

After that:

• Keep the soil slightly moist

• Do not keep it continuously wet

• Water again when the upper soil begins to feel slightly dry

• Avoid standing water in the grow bag or pot

Overwatering before sprouting is one of the main causes of bulb rot.

7. Light Requirement

Place the container in:

• Bright shade

• Filtered sunlight

• Gentle morning sunlight

Protect the plant from harsh afternoon sunlight, especially during very hot weather. Strong direct sun may scorch the colourful leaves.

8. Temperature and Sprouting

Caladium prefers warm growing conditions. Sprouting may normally take around 2 to 6 weeks, depending on temperature, bulb condition, moisture, and planting depth.

Do not disturb the soil repeatedly while waiting for growth.

9. Care After Sprouting

Once shoots appear:

• Continue moderate watering

• Keep the soil moist but not soggy

• Protect the plant from intense heat and strong afternoon sun

• Remove damaged or completely dried leaves when necessary

• Maintain good air circulation around the plant

10. Dormancy

Caladium may naturally enter dormancy when temperatures fall or at the end of its growing season. Leaves may gradually turn yellow and dry.

During dormancy:

• Reduce watering

• Allow the soil to become comparatively dry

• Keep the bulb protected from excessive moisture and cold

• New growth may return when warm conditions become suitable again

Important Note

This product contains one randomly selected Caladium bulb. The final leaf colour and pattern cannot be guaranteed or selected in advance. Actual growth, colour intensity, leaf size, and sprouting time may vary according to bulb condition, temperature, light, soil, watering, and local growing conditions.