Caladiums are like little elephant ears all decked out for Mardi Gras. They are one of the most reliable and commonly planted choices for summer color in shady areas. The colorful foliage of caladiums beautifies our gardens from April to October.

Plantings of caladiums are getting past their prime now, and it’s time to decide what you want to do with them. Caladiums are perennials. They grow from a tuber, and you can get more than one year of colorful foliage for your initial investment. At this point, your choices are: 1) leave the tubers in the ground, or 2) dig them up, store the tubers over the winter and plant them again next year.

Are the tubers wort h saving?

Generally, the answer to this question is yes, if they are provided with the right growing conditions. If you planted you

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