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Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17,887

CATEGORY  Colocasia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Dwarf Colocasia
  • Black-Smoke Colored Leaves
  • Dark Black Petioles
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HEIGHT:

2-3 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

ZONE:

7b-10

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Oxygenator

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Water Gardens
· Containers
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Patio & Garden
· Focal Point
· Pond

FEATURES:

· Cold Tolerant
· Great Foliage
· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Easy to Grow

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Average Water

HABIT:

· Upright
· Dwarf

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Black

This is out of esculenta 'Violet Stem' and has dark black foliage and petioles. 'Midnight grows best with consistently moist soil. Suitable for bogs and water gardens.

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Oxygenator

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Water Gardens
· Containers
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Patio & Garden
· Focal Point
· Pond

FEATURES:

· Cold Tolerant
· Great Foliage
· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Easy to Grow

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Average Water

HABIT:

· Upright
· Dwarf

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Black

GROWING INFO:
6" Crop Time: 8-12 weeks
8" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
12" Crop Time: 16-20 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5