Angel Wings
Caladium spp.
Also known as
Elephant's Ear, Heart Of Jesus, Angel's wings
Starr 070906-8739 Caladium bicolor by Forest & Kim Starr (CC BY 3.0)
Full Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
12b
USDA zone
13°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Angel Wings Overview
Caladium is a small genus containing around 12 tuberous perennials which are grown for their striking arrow-shaped foliage. They are commonly referred to as Elephant's Ear or Angel Wings due to their leaf shape and these plants have been extensively cultivated to produce ornamental species which are very popular as houseplants. Foliage is colourful and can be various shades of green, white, cream, pink, red and purple. These plants cope well with low-lighting, preferring placement out of direct sunlight, which can damage the colourful leaves. Flowers resemble those of calla lilies, with shorter spathes and usually only white colouration. Originally from tropical climates, most species are native to South and Central America, but have now been domesticated in India and Africa. Over 1000 cultivars have been bred from the species Caladium bicolor!
How to propagate Angel Wings
Division
Seed
Tubers
You can propagate by separating the small tubers when replanting in the spring.
Special features of Angel Wings
Attractive leaves
Pot plant
Indoor plant
Other uses of Angel Wings
Indoor pot plant