The Lake Placid Florida Caladium Festival is a joint venture of Happiness Farms, and the Phypers family, The Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce, and other caladium growers in showcasing caladiums and the town of Lake Placid in the three-day event each July. You’ll find caladium bulbs and plants for sale, guided bus tours to the…
Caladium leaves are ideal in vases and cut flower arrangements. Their beautiful color will typically last for 2-3 weeks in a vase. We recommend cutting the leaves at least 12-24 hours prior using them. Cut them near the bottom of the stem and immediately place the stems in water. They will go through a wilt…
Caladium So you want really bright, gaudy leaves? Caladiums are among several related plants called elephant ears due to the large, heart-shaped leaves. Nurseries always used to sell caladiums as tubers in springtime to be planted in shade for summer color. Over time, sales of anything in bulb form have declined to the point that…