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Caladiums: the New Christmas Plant?

Caladiums: the New Christmas Plant?

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Caladiums: the New Christmas Plant? Garden Answer Sharon: Interesting. Well I brought mine in. They were all in pots all summer. Im in humid Michigan. I brought them in in September and continued to water them but a little less often. I waited 7-10 days vs 5-7 days. But the leaves were dropping. Im in a bright home with windows everywhere as well as sky lights so anything liking bright indirect light will thrive. But they all died back. Then I read it was because they go dormant in winter. So Im very confused. I was doing what youre hoping to do but mine didnt make it. And I love these plants. I had also read the soil should be well draining and to mix some sand or perlite in so I did. I figured since theyre a rhizome plant or bulb like that I had to be careful with water. I checked them with a moisture meter even so as not to over water. Im so confused! Please keep us posted on yours.
Date: 2022-07-16

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I think your use of old timey christmas movie as a descriptive you're thinking along the lines of Norman Rockwell. as in they have that Norman Rockwell christmas feel. I could be mistaken, but that's how I describe that kind of holiday aesthetic. if you look at the tone, or feel, and palette of Norman Rockwell's work, especially his christmas images, they are similar to that 'Miracle on 34th Street'. I've often have heard Norman Rockwell-esque to describe that traditional, nostalgic holiday aesthetic. his Santa portraits are known and loved the world over. the coca cola advertisement with Santa is a personal favorite go to that kind of inspiration
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I live in Central Florida. Caladiums are a landscape plant for me. They do go dormant even before any cold comes. I have guessed that it is a light hours. When they go dormant. I guessed again. that the bulbs grow. They begin again in June when the humidity is high and rains dependable. I will be curious also if as indoor Christmas plants they go through this process. Maybe they will go dormant from February through June. In that case. yes a gorgeous Holiday addition.
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So wonderful that youre spotlighting caladiums! Down here in the gulf coast, I dont need to lift them in the winter & they still reliably come up in late spring. I love how you are thinking outside the box in terms of holiday plants. Here in my area another alternative is the beautiful cyclamen, which come in beautiful colors.
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Beautiful plants. When you say they do well in your area it gives me hope for growing them here in Brisbane QLD Australia. Quick question do you ever wear a mask when potting plants? I have lung issues and always have to mask up before potting. All our potting mix in Aus comes with wear a mask warnings.
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I had two White Wonder Caladiums this year, They are easily in the top three favorite things I had on 2020. I am in a 7b, I dug them out in late October, let them dry out then put them in paper bags. I usually have pretty good luck overwintering caladiums, so I hope they come through.
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Dawn to dusk one is spectacular The colour is amazing. Was hoping ya'll could answer a question for me. When you mean direct or indirect sun. What do you mean? Maybe you've answered this before. Sorry. sure one of my fellow GA-stans can help me out too. great work Laura
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Wow! I now see this plant in a whole new light! I totally get how you described the one as a vintage Christmas movie. It has that old fashioned look. Question, we live in zone 4 and do get a fair amount of hot weather. Which variety did you plant in full sun?
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I love buying holiday plants but whats the best way to get them home? When out shopping and the temperature is in the teens is it safe to bring warm loving plants home? Any thoughts on this Laura? Love the caladiums theyll make a great holiday addition!
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