The Caladium Special Border Mix, 'Caladium x hortulanum', is a mixture of fancy Leafed Caladiums. These South American beauties are very showy foliaged plants with bright red, pink, green and white variegated leaves. Pot them 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. They are ideal for shade! They are hardy in zones 10-11. Elsewhere prior to frost, dig, dry and store bulbs in a cool, dry frost-free place. ... more