Angel wings

Angel wings Care

Caladium hortulanum

Other names: Angel Wings, Caladium, Elephant Ear, Fancy-leafed Caladium

What is the plant

The Caladium (common names: heart of Jesus, angel wings and elephant ear) is a tuber plant grown for its attractive papery thin and bi-colored leaves. The only down side of seeing the foliage produce its lovely color is that it soon dies off until the next year.

The plant genus (caladium) is not short of varieties, which consists of over 1000. Most are hybrids from the C. bicolor and sold with by the name of C. x hortulanum (hybrids). Many other common names are used for these hybrids including the rosebud, frieda hemple, lord derby and a fair few others.These are low growing foliage plants that only grow up to 25in (60cm) tall, with large leaves growing up to 18 inches (45 cm) long.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 23°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 13

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
After the tubers show signs of growth (small shoots) water frequently - and keep the soil moist. In it's natural habitat this plant is likely to grow with higher humidity levels than we have in our homes, but the average levels within a home should be fine.
Fertilizer
Feed every week with a diluted liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Sunlight
In their natural habitat the heart of Jesus plant grows in shaded areas. Indoors that can be artificially provided with a fairly bright room, without direct sun light. Direct sun will scorch and damage the leaves.

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Soil
A nutrient rich and well draining potting soil is required.
Temperature
Above 70ºF (21ºC) is the best temperature to provide, no lower than 60ºF (15ºC).
Container
Be sure the container has drainage holes in the bottom and allows water drain quickly.