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Imperial Taro - Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

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I find this particular one quite interesting as it has a reverse coloration at the midrib giving the shade appears like the water color effect at the center except at the midrib and the perimeter of the foliage.

This one has similar characteristics and needs similar to Black Magic.


Plant Care:

Light: Bright direct Sun Area (they can survive in shade area but will loose the black coloration)
They needed grown on direct sun with a swampy condition - loves wet feet areas.

Watering - They need to placed inside a water-body most likely inside a water container. The leaves will have burned sides if lacking water.

Feeding: General Plant Feeding Care

Pest: Spider mites at underside of leaves.

Propagation: By Tuber Division.
When the tuber grows big, cut into several pieces and let it totally dry out for few days and plant it in a rich potting medium and observe for new growth. Once the plant-let sprout out 2-3 new leaves, transfer into a separate pot and let it allow to grow more freely with root space.


Characteristics:

Foliage: Waterproof - watercolor painting like dark plum coloration except at midrib and leaf perimeter edges.

Stem: Dark Burgundy colored stem. 

Aquatic.







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