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Colocasia Madeira

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Colocasia Madeira a new introduction from Brian’s Botanicals. We have been breeding these Colocasias for cold hardiness and more dramatic colors. We have waited years for this plant to come to market. It is a smaller grower, 2 to 4 feet tall with new leaves that are green with blue veins. As the leaves age or are in full sun they will turn black. The stems are pink in color and it is a clump-er. I use it as a boarder for my tropical beds.

This plant has over wintered for 7 years in zone 6 Kentucky. We recommend growing it full sun, well drained area and only mature or well established plants should be left out for the winter cold. Adding mulch in colder climates can add to a vigorous show in spring. If you are growing basjoo, this plant will acts exactly the same way and adds tropical color to the landscape.

FACTS

Foliage: Black leaves new leaves are green with dark veins or in shaded areas.

Flower: Yellow spath

Height: 2 to 4 feet

Situation: Full Sun part shade.

Zone: 6

Species/Hybridizer: Brian Williams Hybrid