Taro 'Tea Cup'
Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'
Tea Cup Taro is a tender (non-hardy) perennial with upright, inverted, green leaves with dark purple veins on the reverse. The foliage will fill up with water and slightly tip over to pour it out, hence the name 'Tea Cup'!
Tea Cup Taro grows best in rich, moist to wet soil in a location that is protected from winds. Taro will not tolerate drought and should be watered regularly, or grown in shallow water. Fertilize regularly during the growing season to encourage large, bushy growth.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available year-round, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Size: 4-6 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide.
Submersion Depth: Moist soil.
Hardiness: Non-Hardy/Tropical
Good for Wet Soil and Interesting Foliage
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
All plants classified as water plants prefer wet roots or to be partially submerged, depending on their submersion depth preferences. Plants with a submersion depth starting with 0cm can be planted in wet areas in the garden, in addition to pond edges.
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