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# **caladium bulbs for planting**
**Worth a look**
Shows beatable incumbent ratings (3.6★), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 25Growth 35Conversion 42Competition 76Returns 99Price range 67Avg price 72Brand share 20Review moat 87Quality gap 99
**Quality gap**
**Incredible****3.6★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.3%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Review moat**
**Great****254.9**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Competition**
**Great****39%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Avg price**
**Good****$14.62**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Good****$6.22–$32.90**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Conversion**
**Okay****3.3%**
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**
**Bad****92%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Signals**[** Quality Gap**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=quality_gap "Avg rating < 4.0")
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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.
20K15KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.4×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/caladium-bulbs-for-planting/trend)
## **Top caladium bulbs for planting search terms**
- **caladium bulbs**84K/yr+1.6%5.2% conv. - **caladium bulbs for planting 2026**34K/yr+15.2%7.8% conv. - **caladium**27K/yr+41.3%2.1% conv. - **caladium live plant**14K/yr+139.0%1.4% conv. - **caladiums**8K/yr+26.5%3.6% conv. - **caladium bulbs for planting**9K/yr-52.2%4.9% conv. - **giant caladium bulbs**9K/yr-34.9%3.1% conv. - **caladium seeds**7K/yr-14.4%3.4% conv. - **caladiums bulbs for planting**4K/yr+8.5%4.4% conv. - **caladium plant**5K/yr+13.2%1.1% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/caladium-bulbs-for-planting/search-terms)
## **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.
0%3%$3K6%$6K9%$9K12%$12K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**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**$16.17**3.6★592 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SK7DR3K) [2**Caladium Bulbs for Planting - Mixed Colors Growers Choice - Long Blooming Blend (12 Bulbs)**CZ Grain**$18.37**3.6★120 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWXB4WY9) [3**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**$13.94**3.4★115 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYKSKLWV) [4**Caladium Red Flash (10 Bulbs) Thrives in Heat and Humidity Elephant Ears**Unknown**$16.74**3.8★1,204 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MKF818) [5**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**$13.90**3.1★309 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNYHXPSC)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**10 Pack - Pink Caladium Bulbs - Fancy Leaf Mix**Generic**$13.97**26 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVBM7KSS) [**Solar Nebula Caladium Bulbs Star Speckled Heart-Shaped Foliage Shade Loving Caladium for Gardens Containers and Landscapin (6 Bulbs)**CZ Grain**$15.59**13 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSGTGVNW) [**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**$14.92**50 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNTS66LW) [**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**$13.96**60 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNP2B87K) [**200Pcs Mix Caladium Seeds for Planting for Planting - Shade Loving Heat Tolerant Perfect for Containers & Indoor Decor**Generic**$7.94**31 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC5BLPHY)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **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**$14.71**5.0★**▲ 132%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCPVWQCQ) [**Solar Nebula Caladium Bulbs Star Speckled Heart-Shaped Foliage Shade Loving Caladium for Gardens Containers and Landscapin (6 Bulbs)**CZ Grain**$15.59**4.0★**▲ 132%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSGTGVNW) [**Garden State Bulb Mixed Caladium Bulbs Bare Roots Spring Planting (Bag of 20)**GSB Garden State Bulb**$24.34**3.9★**▲ 87%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS4TFZ4K) [**10 Pack - Pink Caladium Bulbs - Fancy Leaf Mix**Generic**$13.97**3.2★**▲ 84%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVBM7KSS) [**6 Angel Wings Caladium Bulbs for Planting Tropical Elephant Ear Plants Colorful Foliage Fast Growing Summer Shade Plants for Garden Beds & Containers**CZ Grain**$13.57**3.9★**▲ 64%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWPGXWSW)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about caladium bulbs for planting**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Plant Growth**44%
*“Easy to grow”*
**Color**13%
*“Gorgeous color”*
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“Excellent quality bulbs”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
*“As advertised”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%
*“It included clear care instructions”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Very easy to start”*
**Size-Overall**3%
*“consistent in size”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“I think it was a great value for my money”*
**Soft Feel**1%
*“They were very soft”*
**Durability**1%
*“100% lived”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Plant Growth**58%
*“Nothing sprouted”*
**Value For Money**7%
*“Don't waste your money”*
**Functionality-Overall**6%
*“Didn't work”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“bulbs were not good quality”*
**Size-Overall**4%
*“Found most of the bulbs very small”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“Nothing like the picture”*
**Color**3%
*“Not correct color”*
**Moist/Dry**3%
*“They were dry”*
**Durability**2%
*“Six weeks, no sign yet”*
**Smell**1%
*“When I opened the zip lock the bulbs smelled”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Plant Growth**27%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**15%
**Moist/Dry**14%
**Size-Overall**10%
**Functionality-Overall**8%
**Smell**6%
**Material Quality**6%
**Defective Material/Parts**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Color**1%
## **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.
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