Colocasia esculenta ‘Metallica’

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Colocasia esculenta ‘Metallica’

Taro Metallica, Elephant Ear

Code Temp Category Description
1 15C+ Indoor Grow as a houseplant or under heated glass.
2 10 to 15C+ Indoor / Outdoor Grow indoors, or outdoors in summer in a sheltered spot
3 5 to 10C Tender Grow outdoors in summer, and in a heated glasshouse in winter.
4 1 to 5C Tender Grow outdoors or under glass without risk of frost.
5 -5 to 1C Half-Hardy Hardy in coastal/mild/sheltered areas. Will not tolerate hard/sudden frost. May require winter protection in situ. such as fleece or straw mulch.
6 -10 to -5C Hardy May suffer at altitude, central/northerly locations, harsh winters, cold gardens and when grown in pots.
7 -15 to -10C+ Hardy Will survive most severe winters but may be at risk in central/northerly locations and in pots. Top growth may be destroyed but will usually re-grow.
8 -20 to -15C Hardy Will survive severe winter, but may need protection when grown in pots.
9 -20C & Colder Very Hardy / Hardy in the severest European climates.

£9.99

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Description

Family Araceae
Originating from Tropical regions

A new variety. Large blue/green leaves with a light metallic sheen as they mature, dark purple glossy stems.
Grow in full sun/part shade, rich moist soil, these plants are heavy feeders, you can use a high nitrogen liquid feed with every watering, alternatively use slow release pellets. Can also be grown as a pond marginal.

Eventual mature plant size :
Height 1.5m+
Spread 1m+

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