Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro)
Colocasia 'Illustris'
Botanical name: Colocasia antiquorum
Common name: Imperial Taro
Cultivar: Illustris
Family: Araceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageColocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris' features striking foliage that emerges bright green and gradually deepens to near-black as the season progresses, with vivid green veins providing a bold contrast and serving as the cultivar s most distinctive trait.
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Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' with prominent purple patches on heart-shaped green leaves.
Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' green leaves with dark purple centers near white wall.
Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' leaves with green edges and dark purple centers.
Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' green foliage with deep purple markings on wide leaves
Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' leaves with lime green and dark purple markings close up.
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