Will Caladiums Come Back?

Caladiums grow from bulbs and can come back each year. However, they are short-lived as perennials and do not survive cold temperatures, so they are often treated as annuals.

Do Caladiums come back next year?

Because the ground here does not freeze, they will survive and come back up next year. If the bed tends to stay wet over the winter, the tubers may rot in the cold, wet soil.

Are caladiums an annual or perennial?

Caladium is often grown as a summer annual for the colorful foliage. Caladiums are tropical perennials with colorful, heart-shaped leaves native to tropical forests in South and Central America that have pronounced wet and dry seasons.