No, not available. They're a sub-tropical plant. Digging and storing are not hard. Dig before frost, let them dry on some newspaper or cardboard for a few days, clean off direct, put in a shoebox in the basement, +/- 65 degrees.

There is a plant that I grow called Arum italicum pictum. It's dark green with white veins and evergreen. It looks tropical. I grow it in zone 6 without it being aggresive. I've heard others complain about that.

It likes shade like the caladium. It's one of my favorite plants.

Mickie

Here is a link that might be useful: Arum italicum pictum

I grow Arum too, but they come up in the fall, stand all winter, bloom in the spring and then go dormant until fall when you see their seed stalks. Great plant, but not a great substitute for caladiums.

I am not certain that it is winter hardy, but Calla bulbs might be a suitable substitute for caladiums in your area and would enjoy similar growing conditions. The white calla called "Crowborough" is supposed to be the most winter hardy type. I saw it offered by Arrowhead Alpines.

You have only two choices: pick another plant or dig your caladium bulbs each year (#3 buy new caladium bulbs each year) :)

Yes, in zone 6 they come up in September and die down in the heat of summer. It's a good trade for me, because so much more is growing when they aren't and vice-versa.

Here they bloom in May or June. The seed spathe is present in August and September.

Glad you pointed that out, DB. I didn't even think about it. My brain is frozen - 2 more inches of snow today.

Highly toxic if you have pets.

" Highly toxic if you have pets. "

As are a great many other very common plants, both as indoor houseplants as well as outdoor seasonal plants and permanent ornamental landscape fixtures. Not at all sure how relevant that comment is to a 14 year old thread!!