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elephant ear 'Florida Cardinal'

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A tropical, tuberous perennial grown mainly as a foliage houseplant but can also be used for bedding. It has heart-shaped red leaves with wide green margins, held on slender, upright stalks

Scientific classification

Species: elephant ear 'Florida Cardinal' (Caladium 'Florida Cardinal')
Genus: Caladium
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of elephant ear 'Florida Cardinal'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of elephant ear 'Florida Cardinal'

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elephant ear 'Florida Cardinal' care guide

Evenly damp warm substrate, halt watering in winter dormancy
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Evenly damp warm substrate, halt watering in winter dormancy

Fertilizing

Diluted tropical foliage feed monthly spring summer season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division of tubers

Growing

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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