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Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Storm'

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Colocasia 'Tropical Storm' USPPAF

Series:Royal Hawaiian® Collection

Common Name:Elephant Ear, Taro

Family Name:Araceae

Gorgeous tropical plants with dramatic foliage that can really take on heat and humidity – the warmer the better! Bred to be sturdy garden performers and container specimens.

Growing

Pot Size:
1-quart (1 litre), 1-gallon (4 litre), 2-gallon
Schedule:
C, K
Light:
Part Shade, Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone:
7b, 8, 9, 10, 11
AHS Heat Zone:
12, 11, 10

Appearance

Flower Color:
N/A
Foliage Color:
Mix
Habit:
Upright
Garden Height:
24"

Availability

Produced From:
Tissue Culture (TC)
Liner Sales Window:
December-May
Royalty Required:
Yes
Tag Required:
No
Product Form:
72-Cell Tray

Description

Bold, dark leaves with a wide, creamy-white center stripe held on dark stems. Smaller leaves than others in the collection and an overall, more compact habit. Ideal for premium gallons or pot and container work. Great impulse plant with long seasonal interest. Uses include 6” pots, containers, garden borders & mass landscape planting. Tender plant.

Growing Advice

Moist, rich well-drained soil, 50°F nights and 70-80°F (or warmer) days. Excess nitogen or drying out can cause foliage burn.