{"product_id":"colocasia","title":"Colocasia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a49587c0-c931-4586-998e-c1e0fc0c9ba3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Ear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eBlooming Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eBloom Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e No noticeable fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"265\"\u003ePlant Growing Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping, tropical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown primarily for its dramatic, oversized heart-shaped foliage that creates a bold tropical effect in gardens and containers. Leaves may be green, black, purple, or variegated depending on the cultivar. Thrives in warm, humid conditions and makes an excellent focal point in landscape plantings, water gardens, and large patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 to 180 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 to 150 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1220\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eMaintenance Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate maintenance. Prefers rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil and regular watering. Performs best when kept consistently moist and benefits from regular fertilization throughout the growing season. Remove damaged or yellowing leaves as needed to maintain appearance. Protect from frost, as plants are not cold-hardy. In colder Canadian climates, tubers should be lifted and stored indoors before winter or grown as seasonal annuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1220\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eImages Courtesy Of Ball Horticultural Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof Ball Seed or \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ballseed.com\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.ballseed.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","offers":[{"title":"Pharoh's Mask","offer_id":46852792811657,"sku":"G14462","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Redemption","offer_id":46852792877193,"sku":"G14462","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Hawaiian Waikiki","offer_id":46852792844425,"sku":"G14462","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/G14462_Colocasia_CU.jpg?v=1780855560","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/colocasia","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}