Colocasia Esculenta 'Coal Miner' (Elephant Ear)

$28.30 incl. GST
  • Overall Height APPROXIMATELY
  1. 45cm for Pot Size 14cm(Ø)
  2. 60cm for Pot Size 16cm(Ø)
POT SIZE
  • 14cm(Ø) x 11cm(H)
  • 16cm(Ø) x 15cm(H)
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Description

DISCLAIMER

  1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
  2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
  3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Coal Miner colocasia is a showy member of the arum family originating in southern Asia.
  • Although cultivated for millennia for their edible corms, these days the plants are equally prized for their beauty and variety.
  • Coal Miner has large dusty purplish-green heart-shaped leaves with pale green ribs.
  • The leaves point downwards like a shield, so their full beauty can be appreciated.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

  • It thrives in loose, porous, well-drained soils and can be grown in a well-aerated, moist potting mix growth medium.
  • One part coarse potting sand or perlite, one part peat, and part soil are used to make the potting soil.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER

  • Feed the plant every two or three weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 formula, diluted at a rate of 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Protect it from too much sun (which could scorch its leaves) on hot summer days and, by moving the container into a partially shaded area, such as under tall trees.
  • Keep an indoor-grown plant in a spot that gets filtered light, such as near a lightly curtained south- or west-facing window.

WATER REQUIREMENT

  • Water the soil well.
  • Give the plant extra water during the dry season, aiming for at least 1 inch per week, including rain.

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