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Colocasia esculenta 'Lime Aide'

Family Araceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light light shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Colocasia esculenta 'Lime Aide' (taro) yields showy, bright yellow and fragrant blossoms. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and bold textured foliage that is spotted medium lime and medium violet in colour. Colocasia esculenta 'Lime Aide' (taro) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, bog, container, house plant, pond, specimen, tropical and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Colocasia esculenta 'Lime Aide' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Colocasia esculenta 'Lime Aide' (taro) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.