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    Steudnera colocasiifolia

    Also Known As

    • Steudnera colocaiaefolia

    Plant type

    perennial, aroid

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Steudnera colocasiifolia plant details

    Steudnera colocasiifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Steudnera colocasiifolia

    Plant type: perennial aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Steudnera colocasiifolia

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Steudnera colocaiaefolia is a great plant but rarely grown or even found in botanical gardens. Growing 1 to 2 feet tall this Colocasia look alike has green round heart shaped leaves usually 1 leaf per tuber. The flowers are quite different usually one plant can have several blooms the spath is yellow with a red interior and a small yellow spadix. A rarely offered species for the aroid collector. Foliage: Green heart shaped leaves Flowers: Yellow hooded flower Height: 1 to 2 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Steudnera colocasiifolia plant

    How to Grow Steudnera colocasiifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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