‘sprouted’ unplanted caladium bulbs

Question

My unplanted caladium bulbs have a tiny sprout appearing. Does that first sprout go ‘down’ or ‘up’ in the ground? ( Is it a root or first shoot coming up?) I know they will come up regardless, but they will come up faster if planted correctly.

Answer 1

The smooth side is the bottom and knobs on the topside is where new shoots will emerge. You likely have a shoot, not a root.