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    Colocasia 'Cranberry'

    Also Known As

    • Cranberry Elephant's Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, aroid

    size

    • H: 5'-7'
    • W: 3'-7'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Colocasia 'Cranberry' plant details

    Colocasia 'Cranberry' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia 'Cranberry'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Cranberry'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cranberry produces mid sized green leaves atop bright red stems. This is one of my favorite red stem varieties. Colocasia has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers. Quite unique and very beautiful.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Colocasia Cranberry has leaves that feels and looks like crushed velvet. The plant grows to 5- 7' tall. The leaves grow to 2-3' long and 1-3' wide. Cranberry sends out runners under the ground and sometime on top of the ground. This is a very beautiful colocasia with yellow flowers that are 8 inches long and very narrow. Foliage: Velvet ruffled dark green leaves Flowers: Hooded flowers Height: 5 to7 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia 'Cranberry' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia 'Cranberry'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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