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−__NOTOC__{{Plantbox+| wide = <!--- 65cm (25 inches) -->+| origin = ? <!--- Mexico, S America, S Europe, garden, etc -->+| hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc -->+| bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers -->
−| usda_zones = ? <!--- eg. 8-11 -->
−| sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->
−| image_caption = C. bicolor
−| regnum = Plantae
−|unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
−|unranked_classis = Monocots
−|ordo = Alismatales
−|familia = Araceae
−|subfamilia = Aroideae
−|tribus = Caladieae
−|genus = Caladium
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{{SPlantbox
−| name = ''Caladium''
+|familia=Araceae
−| common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank -->
+|genus=Caladium
−| growth_habit = ? <!--- tree, shrub, herbaceous, vine, etc -->
+|common_name=Caladium, Elephant ear
−| high = ? <!--- 1m (3 ft) -->
+|habit=herbaceous
−|poisonous=all parts
−|lifespan=perennial
−| poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous -->
+|exposure=part-sun, shade
−| lifespan = <!--- perennial, annual, etc -->
+|water=moderate, less when dormant
−| exposure = ? <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) -->
+|features=foliage, houseplant
−| water = ? <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak -->
+|Temp Metric=°F
−| features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive -->
+|image=Brandywine1.jpg
−|image_width=240
−| color = IndianRed
−| image = Brandywine1.jpg
−| image_width = 240px <!--- leave as 240px if horizontal orientation photo, or change to 180px if vertical -->
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+'''Caladium''' ({{IPAc-en|icon|k|ə|ˈ|l|eɪ|d|i|əm}})<ref>''Sunset Western Garden Book,'' 1995:606–607</ref> is a [[genus]] of flowering plants in the [[family (biology)|family]] [[Araceae]]. They are often known by the common name '''elephant ear''' (which they share with the closely related genera ''[[Alocasia]]'', ''[[Colocasia]]'', and ''[[Xanthosoma]]''), '''Heart of Jesus''',<ref name="hear">[http://www.hear.org/Pier/species/caladium_bicolor.htm Caladium bicolor]</ref> and '''Angel Wings'''. There are over 1000 named cultivars of ''Caladium bicolor'' from the original South American plant.<ref name="floridata">[http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/cala_bic.cfm Caladium bicolor]</ref>
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+The genus ''Caladium'' includes seven species, which are indigenous to [[Brazil]] and to neighboring areas of [[South America]] and [[Central America]]. They grow in open areas of the [[forest]] and on the banks of rivers and go [[dormancy|dormant]] during the [[dry season]]. The wild plants grow to 15–35 inches (40–90 cm) tall, with [[leaf|leaves]] mostly 6-18 inches (15–45 cm) long and broad.
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+Several species are grown as [[ornamental plant]]s for their large, arrowhead-shaped leaves marked in varying patterns in white, pink, and red (somewhat resembling the unrelated [[coleus]]) and have been in cultivation in [[Europe]] since the late 18th century. The two forms most widely cultivated are called "fancy-leaved" and "lance-leaved". The former is the more commonly seen and is the traditional caladium of cultivation; the leaves are more heart-shaped. The latter has more lance-head-shaped leaves. Most Caladiums in cultivation grow to about 24 inches (60 cm) high and 24 inches (60 cm) wide, although dwarf varieties are now in cultivation.
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+Numerous [[cultivar]]s have been selected, most of them (over 120) derived from ''C. bicolor''. The lance-leaved varieties are also derived from ''C. schomburgkii''.
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Caladium (origin of name obscure). Araceae. Warmhouse large-leaved plants, grown for the foliage; also employed in summer bedding.
Caladium (origin of name obscure). Araceae. Warmhouse large-leaved plants, grown for the foliage; also employed in summer bedding.
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==Cultivation==
==Cultivation==
−During their [[growing season]], they need a great deal of water and should not be allowed to dry out. Most varieties prefer partial to full shade, although sun-resistant varieties are now in cultivation. Approximately 98% of all caladium bulbs are from [[Lake Placid, Florida]], in the [[United States]]. In recent years many new varieties have become available through breeding.
+In temperate areas, they should be lifted before the first frost. The corms are dried and stored for the winter when temperatures fall to 65 °F (18 °C), and stored moderately dry (not bone-dry) over the winter at temperatures between 56 °F (13 °C) and 61 °F (16 °C).
+All parts of the plant are [[poison]]ous. They should not be ingested and may irritate sensitive skin.
===Propagation===
===Propagation===
−Caladiums grow from [[corm]]s and can be propagated by dividing the tubers. They are hardy only to [[USDA plant hardiness zone]] 10; in colder areas, they are typically grown as tender [[bulb]]s or as [[houseplant]]s.
===Pests and diseases===
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