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elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

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A tropical, tuberous perennial to 60cm tall, grown as a foliage houseplant. It has heart-shaped white leaves with green veins and pink flecks, held on slender, upright stalk

Scientific classification

Species: elephant ear 'Cranberry Star' (Caladium 'Cranberry Star')
Genus: Caladium
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: 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: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of elephant ear 'Cranberry Star'

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elephant ear 'Cranberry Star' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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 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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