{"product_id":"colocasia-esculenta-illustris-elephant-ear","title":"Colocasia Esculenta 'illustris' (Elephant Ear)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily grown for its spectacular foliage, Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' (Taro) is a tuberous, frost-tender perennial with huge, long-stalked, heart-shaped, blackish-purple leaves adorned with dramatic bright green veins.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis fabulous tropical beauty is a high-impact plant with magnificent huge leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes an “imperial” specimen in large containers and water gardens. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn more sun, the purple color is dominant but not quite as dark. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA mixture of Clay, Loam, Sand is suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMoist but Well-Drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/17-planting-media\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; SOIL \u0026amp; PLANTING MEDIA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeing a fast grower, elephant ear plants are also heavy feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThey can be feed at every watering and responds well to foliar fertilizers and slow-release fertilizers but they need to be high in nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/18-fertilizers\" class=\"btn btn-default\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FERTILIZER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt can handle full sun when grown outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves may burn at first but once acclimated to the sunlight will do fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThey require regular watering, particularly during dry summer periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/other-accessories-tools\/1752-repotting-service-for-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eRE-POTTING SERVICES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/266-colocasia\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; COLOCASIA PLANTS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candy Floriculture","offers":[{"title":"14cm(Ø) x 11cm(H)","offer_id":52637469606202,"sku":"14cm(Ø) x 11cm(H)","price":18.2,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16cm(Ø) x 15cm(H)","offer_id":52637469573434,"sku":"16cm(Ø) x 15cm(H)","price":45.4,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5319\/7114\/files\/11305.jpg?v=1768427467","url":"https:\/\/candy.com.sg\/products\/colocasia-esculenta-illustris-elephant-ear","provider":"Candy Floriculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}