Live Violet Stem Taro Tropical Marginal Aquatic Pond/Bog Plant
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Common Name | Violet Stemmed Taro |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| MPN | N/A |
| Plant Habit | Flowering |
| Item Length | 10 in |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Growth Stage | Vegetative |
| Genus | Colocasia Esculenta |
| Item Height | 10 in |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Features | Deciduous |
| Safety | Pet Safe |
| Room | Sunroom |
| Item Width | 4 in |
| Plant Type | Marginal (Moist) |
| Color | Green |
| USDA Hardiness Zone (°F) | 9 (20 to 30 °F) |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Plant Form | Plant |
| Season Of Interest | Spring |
| Type | Pond/Bog Pant |
| Watering | Heavy |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
This plant is available for shipping now Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' is a colorful tropical marginal plant used in the water gardening trade. Violet Stemmed Taro is in the elephant's ear group of plants and displays large leaves that resemble an elephant's ear. These leaves are very decorative starting in the center with a yellow-green color radiate out to the edges. Colocasia esculenta var. Fontanesii is easy to grow and is commonly used at the edge of the water garden in shallow water or wet soil. Common Name: Violet Stem TaroUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: Leaf Color: Blue-GreenHeight: 3' to 4'Width: 3'' to 8''Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 2 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 9 to11Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: AsiaAvailable As: 2'' and 4'' pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2" net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water's edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
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