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Jul 30, 2016 5:22 PM CST
Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
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Yes, Myriam although as you know we have great conditions for Caladiums here. I won a box of Caladium bulbs in the photo contest a couple of years ago and they arrived here in August. I debated keeping them until spring indoors in the a/c so they would be cool and dry. But then consulted Bill Kurek the Caladiums For Less guy and he said to go ahead and plant them. They were beautiful for nearly 4 months, well into December for me that year, even with some very cool nights and came back the next summer rather late as well. So I had my regular Caladiums that started up in Spring, and now I have a dependable second "show" in the fall which is great.

What I'd do in your case is yes, plan to bring them into the house if you have a bright indirect light spot for them. In other words, keep them going as long as you possibly can to make big new bulbs. I'd say 3 months growing is about the least you could go for. Also right now while they are in their maximum growth and your weather is warm, water and fertilize like crazy (but I'm sure you are). They're pretty resilient plants, and I'm sure you'll get at least some good bulbs for next year.
Elaine

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