Live Imperial Taro Tropical Marginal Aquatic Pond Plant
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Plant Type | Marginal (Moist) |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Common Name | Imperial Taro |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| USDA Hardiness Zone (°F) | 9 (20 to 30 °F) |
| MPN | N/A |
| Plant Habit | Flowering |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Plant Form | Plant |
| Season Of Interest | Spring |
| Type | Shallow Water Plants |
| Growth Stage | Vegetative |
| Watering | Heavy |
| Genus | Colocasia Esculenta |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Features | Deciduous |
| Safety | Pet Safe |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
This plant is available for order; begin shipping May 8th Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorumColocasia esculenta var. antiquorum is a colorful tropical marginal plant used in the water gardening trade. This taro plant has several common names such as Imperial Taro or Illustris. Imperial 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 dark purplish-black color fusing to green around the edges. Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum is easy to grow and is commonly used at the edge of the water garden in shallow water or wet soil.Common Name: Imperial taroUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: YellowLeaf Color: Purplish black fading to greenHeight: 3''-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.