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

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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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