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Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant'

CATEGORY  Colocasia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Biggest Of The Big
  • The Monster Thailand Strain
  • This Is A Jaw Dropper
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HEIGHT:

7-10 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

7b-10

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Oxygenator

APPLICATIONS:

· Focal Point
· Pond
· Mixed Combos
· Water Gardens
· Containers
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Cold Tolerant
· Gets Huge
· Easy to Grow
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Average Water

HABIT:

· Self Heading
· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

Thainland Giant is a monster! This is the true Thailand strain of gigantea. This Colocasia has a self heading habit, we have not seen it run. Tony Avent, of Plant Delights was kind enough to bring us this treasure a few years back. Plant it, step back & watch out!

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Oxygenator

APPLICATIONS:

· Focal Point
· Pond
· Mixed Combos
· Water Gardens
· Containers
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Cold Tolerant
· Gets Huge
· Easy to Grow
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Average Water

HABIT:

· Self Heading
· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

GROWING INFO:
6" Crop Time: 8-12 weeks
8" Crop Time: 10-14 weeks
12" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5