Pot Producers - Tips and Info
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   All caladium varieties may be used for pot production.  However, certain varieties are more suited to certain pot sizes than others (see table).  The following production guidelines will aid the commercial grower in successfully producing highly marketable pot caladiums:

  • 4” (10.2 cm) Pot – 2 Bulbs No. 2 size or 1 Bulb No. 1 size

  • 4 ½” (11.5 cm) Pot – 2 to 3 Bulbs No. 2 size or 1 Bulb No. 1 size

  • 6” (15.4 cm) Pot  – 5 to 6 Bulbs No. 2 size or 2-3 Bulbs No. 1 size

  • 6 ½” (16.7 cm) Pot  – 7 to 8 Bulbs No. 2 size or 3-4 Bulbs No. 1 size

  • 10” (25.5 cm) Bulb Pan – 10 to 12 Bulbs No. 2 size or 4-6 Bulbs No. 1 size

  • 10” (25.5 cm) Hanging Basket – 10 to 12 Bulbs No. 2 size or 4-6 Bulbs No. 1 size

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    NOTE:Seed stock bulbs (No. 3 size and smaller) are recommended for 4 ½” pots and smaller.  Fill the pot 1/3 with soil, add bulbs to cover the surface area of the soil then cover the bulbs with soil.  If bulbs are sprouting you may need to de-eye to obtain uniform pots.