My landscaper just cut off the top of my newly sprouted Caladiums. Will it grow back? Yes. I fired said landscaper.
Oh no! That, definitely, isn't good. I think they will return, however. You may be surprised by a new shoot that wasn't there before. Just keep caring for it as you should and it will likely return in no time.
here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htm
My caladiums are coming up beautifully but their location is unbalanced in the pot. Is it OK to move them a few inches when they are already leafing. At what stage can I move them? Please see photo. Thank you so much for your help!
No, moving them for something as little as that will do much more damage than good. Eventually, the pot will become too crowded, which at that time will be when you will transplant, divide, or do other yearly maintenance.
I would let it continue on until it, absolutely, needs to be moved.
Here is an article that will help you with Caladium care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htm
I can plant them as recommended and add extra mulch. New at this. Our night temperatures are above 70 for a few weeks.
You won't have time for them to grow and store energy before you have to dig them up for the winter, if you plant them now.
These plants are only suited for outdoor beds in zones 9 and up. They will not survive winter, in-ground, in your area.
Alternatively, you can plant them in container, and grow them indoors over winter. Then you can plant them out in spring, next year.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/growing-caladiums-indoors.htm
Can I plant them in a row and in the shade
We have the perfect article for you, here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/when-to-plant-caladium-bulbs.htm
My caladiums wilted after a couple weeks of 100+ heat and inadequate water. When I dig them up in a few weeks, should I leave the foliage on for 2-3 weeks per instructions in online article, or should I cut them back now and see if they regrow before the winter sets in?
After you dig up the caladium bulbs, leave the soil and foliage attached and put them in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks while the bulb is "curing" or going dormant. Then, cut the tops off even with where the soil line was and brush off any loose soil. Then apply a fungicide and store the bulbs in a frost-free area for the winter. You can store them in sand or sawdust to keep them from getting too dry.
Austin is in hardiness zones 8b and 9a. If you are in the 9a area, you should be able to overwinter your caladiums outside with just a heavy mulch.
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 ?
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
leaves are yellowing
Grafting bulbs together, usually, doesn't work too well. Something like this can be done in a sterile lab, but this is not feasible for the home environment.
You can plant them in a large container together, however.
Yellowing leaves can be a sign of many different issues, so it will be hard to say why they are yellowing. The usual suspects are not enough light, too much water, and pH issues, but this can also be a sign of actual nutrient deficiencies.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/do-caladiums-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/growing-caladiums-indoors.htm