Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' - Violet Stem Taro

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Tropical Emergents

Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'

Violet Stem Taro

More About Violet Stem Taro

  • Tropical flare
  • Ideal for edge of pond, container or water garden
  • Bright indirect sunlight
  • Overwinter as indoor potted plant

Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii', Violet stem taro.  Whether you are designing a smaller container garden or a larger patio pond, the large bold leaves of the Violet stem taro plant make it suitable as either a dramatic accent plant or soft backdrop for smaller plants. The Violet stem taro has green leaves with dark deep plum colored veins and petioles which can grow 2-4' tall depending on conditions.