caladium bulbs for planting
Worth a lookShows beatable incumbent ratings (3.6★), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Quality gap
Incredible3.6★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Returns
Incredible0.3%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Review moat
Great254.9avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Competition
Great39%top-5 click share — an open shelf
Avg price
Good$14.62avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Price range
Good$6.22–$32.90cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Conversion
Okay3.3%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Growth
Okay+7.9%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
Market size
Okay$101K$101K/yr · 209K searches
Brand share
Bad92%top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, caladium bulbs for planting is a $101K/yr Amazon United States market (209K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 92% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun. Verdict: Worth a look — 58/100.
Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
caladium bulbs for planting market data
- Units sold / yr
- 10K–13K
- avg 100–250/product
- Revenue / yr
- $146K–$183K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 3.3%
- Avg BSR
- #2,649
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 64%
- Sponsored
- 90%
- Out of stock
- 2.4%
- Avg brand age
- 58 months
- Avg seller age
- 170 days
Competition & brand share
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.Brands
12 falling
Sellers
15
Top-5 brand share
92%
Top 20: 100%
Top-5 click share
39%
Top 20: 77%
Open market
6%
- CZ Grain62%
- Marde Ross & Company13%
- Generic8%
- Unknown7%
- Seeds*Bulbs*Plants*&More2%
- FLOWERSofTOMORROW2%
- Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 6%)
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +7.9% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.4×
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Top caladium bulbs for planting products on Amazon
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
Caladium Bulbs Fancy Mix Pack of 10 Easy-to-Grow Perennial Hosta with Heart Shaped Colorful Leaves for Garden Beds Containers Patios and Indoor Displays
CZ Grain$16.173.6★592 rev
Caladium Bulbs for Planting - Mixed Colors Growers Choice - Long Blooming Blend (12 Bulbs)
CZ Grain$18.373.6★120 rev
Scarlet Arrow Caladium Bulbs 6 Premium Indoor Plants Vibrant Red & White Foliage Easy to Grow Ideal for Homes Patios Gardens Low Maintenance Tropical Decor (6 Bulbs)
CZ Grain$13.943.4★115 rev
Caladium Red Flash (10 Bulbs) Thrives in Heat and Humidity Elephant Ears
Unknown$16.743.8★1,204 rev
Pink Princess Caladium Bulbs for Planting Vibrant Pink & Green Spotted Leaves Easy-Grow Shade Plant Tropical Color for Garden Beds Borders & Containers (6 Bulbs)
CZ Grain$13.903.1★309 rev
Newest
by launch date
10 Pack - Pink Caladium Bulbs - Fancy Leaf Mix
Generic$13.9726 rev
Solar Nebula Caladium Bulbs Star Speckled Heart-Shaped Foliage Shade Loving Caladium for Gardens Containers and Landscapin (6 Bulbs)
CZ Grain$15.5913 rev
Desert Sunset Caladium Bulbs (4) Sun-Tolerant Salmon Pink Fancy-Leaf with Copper Veins Tropical Foliage for Containers Patios & Gardens - Easy to Grow - Colorful Plants
CZ Grain$14.9250 rev
6 Red Alert Caladium Bulbs for Planting Bright Red and Green Spotted Leaves Tropical Foliage Plant for Shade Garden Containers Patio Beds Elephant Ear Style (6 Bulbs)
CZ Grain$13.9660 rev
200Pcs Mix Caladium Seeds for Planting for Planting - Shade Loving Heat Tolerant Perfect for Containers & Indoor Decor
Generic$7.9431 rev
Trending
90-day click momentum
Fancy Leaf Caladium Bulbs - Pack of 10 (Ten) - Exotic Colorful Mix Tropical Colors Red Pink White and Green Leaves Grow Indoors or Outdoors
FLOWERSofTOMORROW$14.715.0★
Solar Nebula Caladium Bulbs Star Speckled Heart-Shaped Foliage Shade Loving Caladium for Gardens Containers and Landscapin (6 Bulbs)
CZ Grain$15.594.0★
Garden State Bulb Mixed Caladium Bulbs Bare Roots Spring Planting (Bag of 20)
GSB Garden State Bulb$24.343.9★
10 Pack - Pink Caladium Bulbs - Fancy Leaf Mix
Generic$13.973.2★
6 Angel Wings Caladium Bulbs for Planting Tropical Elephant Ear Plants Colorful Foliage Fast Growing Summer Shade Plants for Garden Beds & Containers
CZ Grain$13.573.9★
What buyers say about caladium bulbs for planting
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Easy to grow”
“Gorgeous color”
“Excellent quality bulbs”
“As advertised”
“It included clear care instructions”
“Very easy to start”
“consistent in size”
“I think it was a great value for my money”
“They were very soft”
“100% lived”
What buyers complain about
“Nothing sprouted”
“Don't waste your money”
“Didn't work”
“bulbs were not good quality”
“Found most of the bulbs very small”
“Nothing like the picture”
“Not correct color”
“They were dry”
“Six weeks, no sign yet”
“When I opened the zip lock the bulbs smelled”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is caladium bulbs for planting profitable to sell on Amazon United States?
- The niche generates $101K/yr across 42 tracked products. 5 of 16 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +7.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (58/100).
- How competitive is the caladium bulbs for planting niche?
- 12 brands and 15 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 39% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 92% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in caladium bulbs for planting?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Plant Growth, Value For Money, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.3%.
- When does demand for caladium bulbs for planting peak?
- Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 5.4× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the caladium bulbs for planting niche?
- Listings span $6.22–$32.90; the average listing price is $14.62 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 255 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.