Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’
Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Storm' is a taro or elephant ear with large, dark purple-black tropical foliage with white centres.
Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’ is a taro or elephant’s ear with huge, dramatic, heart-shaped, purple-black leaves that develop creamy white centres as the season progresses. A more compact cultivar than its relatives of only two and a half feet tall and wide. The blooms consist of a spathe and spadix that are yellow-green and produced infrequently. Grow as a marginal plant in ponds or in pots or beds for its foliage with evenly moist soil. Though potentially hardy they are best brought in as a houseplant. Hardy to zone 7b.
Common Name: Taro, Elephant Ear
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple, Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Stem Colour: Purple
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Swampy areas.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
