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Colocasia Bikini-tini

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Colocasia Bikini-tini is a new introduction Brian’s Botanicals. We have been breeding these colocasias for cold hardiness and more dramatic colors. This plant has over wintered for 3 years in zone 6 Kentucky. Colocasia Bikini-tini has very dark stems with green leaf and dark veins under the leaves. The plant has very unique leaves that cup up to hold water. Just watch out after it rains because every leaf is full of water. I also believe this plant is a polyploid due because the leaves are so thick and it is completely sterile. This plant grows 5- 7 feet tall and has great presents the landscape.

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: Dark stems, light green leaves that cup up to hold water.

Flower: Yellow spath

Height: 5 to 7 feet

Situation: Full Sun part shade

Zone: 6

Species/Hybridizer: Brian Williams Hybrid