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    Colocasia [collected species]

    Also Known As

    • Elephant's Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, aroid

    size

    • H: 5'-7'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Colocasia [collected species] plant details

    Colocasia [collected species] is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid with black, green and variegated foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia [collected species]

    Plant type: perennial aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black, green and variegated
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia [collected species]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Colocasia Collected species leaves with dark blotches that look like Black Marble when juvenile. The adult plant has ruffled leaves with a slight velvet feel that can get around 3' long. The stems are dark maroon to purple. This Colocasia produces long flowers that are 1+ long. This plant grows to 5- 7 feet tall. Foliage: Blotched black when juvenile, green when matures Flowers: 1 to 2 feet long Height: 5 to 7 feet tall

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia [collected species] plant

    How to Grow Colocasia [collected species]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • black

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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