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elephant ear 'John Peed'

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A tropical, tuberous perennial to 60cm tall, grown as a foliage houseplant. It has pink, heart-shaped leaves with red veins and green margins; these are held on slender, upright stalks

Scientific classification

Species: elephant ear 'John Peed' (Caladium 'John Peed')
Genus: Caladium
Family: Araceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of elephant ear 'John Peed'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of elephant ear 'John Peed'

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elephant ear 'John Peed' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by dividing tubers in spring

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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