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    Colocasia fallax

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Taro
    • Silver Leaf Dwarf Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic, aroid

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Colocasia fallax plant details

    Colocasia fallax is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green and variegated foliage. In summer yellow and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and standing water - high water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia fallax

    Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and variegated
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow and insignificant flowers blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves, clumping, heart-shaped leaves, tropical-looking, velvety

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia fallax

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - high
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The hardiest taro for Portand, this smaller version of Elephant Ears grows in moist, rich soil and can be left in the ground over winter. Irridescent blue-green leaves with a center splotch on 18?? stems. Excellent in a container or as an addition to the moist garden. Zone 8

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Colocasia Fallax is a small species, growing from 1 to 2 feet tall. This Colocasia produces bright green leaves with odd silver reflective centers in each leaf. It sends out runners from small thin shoots and makes a very nice tropical ground cover. Foliage: Green leaves with silver center Flowers: Yellow spath Height: 1 to2 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    (DWARF TARO) Elegant aquatic perennial with arrow shaped leaves of soft velvet green with silver brocade centers from which tiny mercury rivers flow down veins to leaf edges for brilliant effect ! Forms a sparkling, creeping ground cover in moist to wet soils in light shade. Will grow in shallow water, but only 12-18” tall, can spread about 2’ a year…cream spathe flower is insignificant. Likes to be fed.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Colocasia fallax plant

    How to Grow Colocasia fallax

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - high

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Texture

      • glossy

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