Description: This plant is available for shipping now Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' is a colorful tropical marginal plant used in the water gardening trade. Violet Stemmed 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 yellow-green color radiate out to the edges. Colocasia esculenta var. Fontanesii is easy to grow and is commonly used at the edge of the water garden in shallow water or wet soil. Common Name: Violet Stem TaroUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: Leaf Color: Blue-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.
Price: 17.95 USD
Location: Fairdale, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-11-04T06:36:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Tropical
Common Name: Violet Stemmed Taro
Custom Bundle: No
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
MPN: N/A
Plant Habit: Flowering
Item Length: 10 in
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Silt
Growth Stage: Vegetative
Genus: Colocasia Esculenta
Item Height: 10 in
Number in Pack: 1
Foliage: Deciduous
Features: Deciduous
Safety: Pet Safe
Room: Sunroom
Item Width: 4 in
Plant Type: Marginal (Moist)
Color: Green
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
Brand: Unbranded
Plant Form: Plant
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Pond/Bog Pant, Water Plants
Watering: Heavy
Growth Rate: Medium
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Available Variations
Color: 2'' Net Pot
Price: 17.95 USD
Available Quantity: 77
Quantity Sold: 63
Color: 4'' Pot
Price: 35.95 USD
Available Quantity: 18
Quantity Sold: 12
