Striking cardinal red with a deep green border. Fancy Leafed Caladiums, South American beauties, are very showy foliage plants with bright red, pink, green and white variegated leaves. Pot early indoors with a starting temperature of 70 degrees or more, then plant them, pot and all, outdoors in the shade or semi-shade after spring frosts. Or, plant them in shady window boxes where sun-loving annuals won't grow. Water well and spray leaves frequently during hot, dry weather. Ideal for shade! Large #1 bulbs, 1 1/2 - 2 1/2" diameter. Zones 10-11. Elsewhere prior to frost, dig, dry and store bulbs in a cool, dry frost-free place.
This item is also available in collections: Basic Caladium Collection, Complete Caladium Collection