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

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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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