Caladium Bulb Dry

Question

I dug caladium bulb in January. That time they were healthy like onion & I stored them but when today (4 march) I saw them they are like dry ginger. What could be reason ?

Answer 1

Unless your winter temps get much below freezing, you can leave caladium bulbs in the ground. They can tolerate down to -6 C (20 F) with a heavy mulch. When you do store them, it helps to cure them first and spray with a fungicide. Then they should be kept in sawdust or sand to prevent them from drying out completely.

I imagine yours dried out too much. Here are the winter care instructions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-care-in-winter.htm