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CIR469: Caladiums for Florida

Figure 2. Preparation of caladium tubers for planting. (A) Removal of the central bud will force the tuber to produce many small shoots and leaves. (B) Cutting the tuber into sections will also force the production of many small shoots and leaves. (C) Planting the entire tuber will produce a plant with a few large leaves.