Seed no. 379F
Colocasia fallax
Silver Leaf Elephant's Ear
£2.95
In stock · approx. 10 seeds per packet
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Germination
Sow indoors. Sow 2mm deep into moist, well-drained seed compost. Propagate or place in a clear polythene bag. Ideal temp. 21-29°C. Germination takes 1-2 weeks. Seedlings are small, handle with care. Grow on under glass, a conservatory is ideal.
Growing
Grow under glass in the UK. Prefers a compost-rich soil. Prefers a temp. of 20-30°C, plants can be damaged below 10°C. Keep the soil moist.
Cultivation
Treat as a house plant.
| Genus | Colocasia |
|---|---|
| Species | fallax |
| Family | Araceae |
| Common name | Silver Leaf Elephant's Ear |
| Seed number | 379F |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Partial shade, Sheltered, Shade |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.7m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Seeds per packet | 10 |
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