UF Working To Expand Your Options for Decorative Holiday Plants
When you think of decorative holiday plants, you might buy traditional poinsettias. But have you ever considered a caladium at Christmas?
University of Florida scientists want to add caladiums, known for their beautiful foliage, as an option for seasonal occasions.
That’s music to Bob Hartman’s ears. Hartman runs Classic Caladiums LLC, a nursery in Avon Park, and he’s excited about the opportunity to grow and sell caladiums during the holidays. Hartman has enlisted the aid of UF/IFAS plant breeder Zhanao Deng to research caladium bulb storage.
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