Colocasia Esculenta 'Coal Miner' (Elephant Ear)

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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