Live Teacup Taro Tropical Marginal Aquatic Pond/Bog Plant
This plant is available for shipping nowColocasia esculenta ‘Tea Cup’Colocasia esculenta ‘tea cup taro’ is a colorful tropical marginal plant used in the water gardening trade. Tea cup 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 green color radiate out to the edges. Colocasia esculenta var. tea cup taro is easy to grow and is commonly used at the edge of the water garden in shallow water or wet soil. Common Name: Tea Cup TaroUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: Leaf Color: 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.
