elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

How to Grow and Care for elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

elephant ear 'Cranberry Star' · Caladium 'Cranberry Star'

Start the tubers off in pots of houseplant compost in early spring. Plant the tubers so that their growing tip is about 5cm below the soil level. Water sparingly initially and keep the pots warm (about 20°C) to help them come out of their winter dormancy. Protect from direct sun, which can burn the foliage. In autumn the foliage will begin to die back; suspend watering and remove withered top growth. Either lift and store the tubers or keep them in their pots over winter. Start them back into growth the following spring

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Start the tubers off in pots of houseplant compost in early spring. Plant the tubers so that their growing tip is about 5cm below the soil level. Water sparingly initially and keep the pots warm (about 20°C) to help them come out of their winter dormancy. Protect from direct sun, which can burn the foliage. In autumn the foliage will begin to die back; suspend watering and remove withered top growth. Either lift and store the tubers or keep them in their pots over winter. Start them back into growth the following spring

How to Water elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

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What Soil Is Best for elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

Propagate by division of tubers

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How to Transplant elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

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How to Care for elephant ear 'Cranberry Star' in Winter?

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How to Plant elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

Start the tubers off in pots of houseplant compost in early spring. Plant the tubers so that their growing tip is about 5cm below the soil level. Water sparingly initially and keep the pots warm (about 20°C) to help them come out of their winter dormancy. Protect from direct sun, which can burn the foliage. In autumn the foliage will begin to die back; suspend watering and remove withered top growth. Either lift and store the tubers or keep them in their pots over winter. Start them back into growth the following spring

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How to Repot elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

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How to Harvest elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

Plant typeHouseplants
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Caladium 'Cranberry Star'
Genus
Caladium
Family
Araceae
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