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    Colocasia esculenta 'Tiger Stripe'

    Also Known As

    • Tiger Stripe Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Colocasia esculenta 'Tiger Stripe' plant details

    Colocasia esculenta 'Tiger Stripe' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. 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 esculenta 'Tiger Stripe'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Tiger Stripe'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Colocasia (Tiger Stripe) This fairly new introduction has dark green foliage and very slight blotches of light green on the leaves. The most noticeable attraction is the amazing petioles that are streaked black with white streaks down them. It is a great especially if the petioles can displayed well. Foliage: Dark green with slight light green blotches on heart shaped leaves Petioles black with white streaks. Flowers: Small Hooded spadix Height: 4 to 6 feet tall

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Tiger Stripe' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Tiger Stripe'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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