Colocasia esculenta ‘Lime Aide’

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Colocasia esculenta ‘Lime Aide’ is an ornamental variety with variegated leaves and stems, featuring a beautiful contrast between light green and dark green

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Additional information

Main characteristics

Colocasia esculenta is a marsh plant that can be grown in the pond or in pots, even in very bright flats

Leaves

It has heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 40 cm in length, variegated with a beautiful contrast between light green and dark green. The stems are also variegated.

Inflorescences

Colocasia produces a yellow inflorescence called spadix, i.e. a spike of tiny flowers wrapped in a large bract

Flowering period

In summer

Edibility

The tuber is edible, and it is known as taro. It is similar to the potato, with white or reddish flesh, and it is used to produce flour. The leaf stems are edible after a long boiling

Planting depth

Colocasias can be grown either in moist soil (with only the roots soaked in water, or submerged in water to a depth of -5 cm

Plant height

160/180 cm

Soil to use

Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome

Exposure

Full sun or half shade

PH tolerated

Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 5.5 to 8

Frost Resistance

No, it must be sheltered, except in regions where frosts in winter are weak and occasional

Origin

Ornamental plant derived from Colocasia esculenta, which is native of tropical areas of Asia, Oceania, Africa and South America

Shipped plant

Plant in temporary 10×10 pot, skillfully pruned to facilitate shipping and promote vigorous growth after transplantation

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