I live in central Florida and last summer I planted lots of caladiums in the front of my home and some in the back. They are not coming up. Both areas have shade and sun. It has been very hot and dry so far this year. Would that have anything to do with this problem?
These plants need water to be able to establish well. It is possible that if they were not watered and you had a very hot and dry season, that they have either not been able to break dormancy or have died. You will need to dig one up to see which it is.
When you dig it up, squeeze the bulb to see if it is firm. If it is still firm, increase water to help them break their dormancy. If the bulbs are soft or brittle, they are dead and you will need to replant.
For some reason I've tried growing caladium and they start out great. When they start to bloom, they just fall over.
This normally indicates that the plant either is not getting enough light or enough water. If you can, get them more light and increase water a little.
I have Caladium, Daffodil and Gladiolas bulbs that were purchased this spring but never planted. They were stored indoors, air conditioned and not in sunlight. Will they still be viable for planting in their next planting cycle?
As long as they still feel firm and not soft, they will be viable for planting.
Why does my caladium that I have indoors always have entire leaves/stems (usually the smaller ones) turn tan in color, droop and then die off every time I water it?
You may be overwatering it. This article should help determine if this is the case: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/signs-of-plants-affected-by-too-much-water.htm
Can I keep caladiums I raised this spring in a greenhouse over winter? If so, do they require special care?
Yes, you can. Caladiums are popular houseplants as well as indoor plants, so they would do well in a greenhouse. You just need to make sure thay stay watered and that there is relatively high humidity, which should be easy in a greenhouse.
Do I take the caladium bulbs out and keep them over winter? I live Zone 6. What do I do with them? Put them in something or what?
Since caladiums are considered tender perennials, they must be dug up in the fall and stored indoors over winter in cold climates like yours. Once their foliage yellows and begins falling over, caladiums can be carefully lifted from the ground. Place the plants in a warm, dry location for at least a couple weeks to dry out. Then, cut off the foliage, place the tubers in a netted bag or box, and cover in dry peat moss. Store the tubers in a cool, dry location. Once spring returns, you can replant outdoors. If you are growing caladiums in containers, they can be overwintered indoors.
When I take my caladium bulbs up in the fall, how do I store them?
This article will help you:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-085.pdf