What plant is this?
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There are three that look different but all the same bulbs
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These are Caladiums. They come in a variety of colors. Especially nice for fall color.
Shirley C
on Aug 10, 2012
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Yep, they are caladiums!! One of my favs to put in container gardens!! Did you plant these?? They will not make it thru the winter in NY. I had some in the ground a few seasons ago and they don't survive the cold!!
Susan S
on Aug 10, 2012
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You are a lucky girl! These are caladiums....my very favorite plant. They survive drought and heat. They are not from the same bulb...you got a package of mixed bulbs. Caladium like to touch...if you plant them close (as directed) they thrive. Here are mine for this year. They can get expensive so I order the mixed box of 200 out of Florida. They have always been wonderful for me. You can take them up this fall, cut off tops and wash them; leave them under a tree in the shade to dry a day or so and then pack them in layers in newspaper in a dry space (in NY...inside).
Jeanette S
on Aug 10, 2012
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As Susan says, you will have to dig these up if you want them to survive. Caladiums hate cold soil, which you have an abundance of in Buffalo.
Douglas Hunt
on Aug 10, 2012
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Thank you for the answers and advice. I will dig them up in the fall.
Donna Marie P
on Aug 10, 2012
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I love Caladiums! My favorite are the green and white...
Sharron W
on Aug 10, 2012
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Yes caladiums and they are gorgeous colors
Sue Kiene
on Apr 25, 2016
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I used to buy these by the hundreds out of Florida. They were stunning!
Jeanette S
on Apr 25, 2016
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