Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'
Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'

Growing Information

  • Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade
  • Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss
  • Mature Height: 3-4'
  • Pot Size: 8-14"
  • Hardiness: Zone 7b
  • Origin: Selection

'Tea Cup' is one of a kind, for sure. Just take a look at the leaf structure on this one! The leaves hold themselves very upright in an inverted cup like pose. Bizarre as can be, however very eye pleasing. When the sun shines down on 'Tea Cups' leaves it illuminates the leaf tissue around the dark purple veins, which gives it a very spectacular look. This is just one of those plants that were its architectural form will blow you away.