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Also Known As

Pink China Elephant Ear
Pink China Taro

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic, aroid

size

H: 2'-7'
W: 2'-8'

planting zones

8a-11

3" | $17

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Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China' plant details

Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

Plant type: perennial aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 7 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new Taro from Monterey Bay Nursery with mauve-pink stems topped by green elephant ears – 2-4’ tall, spreading type for sun to part shade, rich soils, frequent feeding – also takes boggy conditions – Great architectural choice! Z8 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

China Pink is one of the cold hardiest Colocasia available, coupled with musa Basjoo it can add a tropical enviroment to any garden in all 50 states..China has dusty green leaves and gorgeous shocking bright pink stems. The pinkish purple hues extend to the under side of some leaves.quite unique and very beautiful.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Brilliant pink stems and rich green leaves with a pink dot in the center add vibrant color to any container or garden. Possibily the hardiest of all colocasias, 'Pink China' can tolerate zone 6 with a heavy layer of mulch as winter protection. It makes the perfect tropical plant for people in colder zones who don't want to move plants inside for the winter. 'Pink China' generally reaches 4' tall the first season and it spreads by underground rhizomes creating a larger display with each subsequent year.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Colocasia Pink China has shown to be extremely hardy and can over winter easily in zone 6 and possibly zone 5 or higher if mulched. This plant is possibly the toughest tropical we have ever seen. Colocasia Pink China is for anyone in cold climates trying to grow tropical plants. It is just as tough if not tougher than Musa Basjoo and looks amazing growing right next to it. This plant has green leaves with a pink dot in the center. The stems are a light baby pink. Foliage: Green with a pink dot in the center Flowers: Hooded flowers Height: 5 to 7 feet

By: Brian's Botanicals

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Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China' plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen

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