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Caladium bicolor (Elephant Ear, Heart of Jesus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 42565



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Arales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Caladium
Species: Caladium bicolor
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Poisonous
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
  • Variegated
Leaf Shape edit
  • Spear-shaped
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Greenhouse
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Rich
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • May irritate sensitive skin. edit | delete
  • Bulbs should be dug up and stored after the leaves die, but before the first frost edit | delete
  • All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested due to presence of oxalate crystals. edit | delete
  • Has heart-shaped leaves which vary in colour depending on cultivar. edit | delete
  • plants in pots can also be grown inside the house edit | delete
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Frank (2698)
  purpleinopp (8118)
civicboyfl (356)
toni (36069)
chocolate (37)
petunia (333)
KatyBug (135)
gardenplansireland (195)
Netty (13946)
  Djardin (24)


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petunia (333) wrote on Apr 13 2009
some zones that are unable to grow these still may be able to grow them inside the house. I have many inside and just ordered more for color. I love dividing these and making new plants.

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KatyBug (135) wrote on Jun 18 2009
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Very easy to grow.. likes lots of shade and water and multiplies quickly!

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Other names for this plant:
Arum bicolor
Cyrtospadix bicolor



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