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Colocasia esculenta 'Lemonade'

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Of horticultural origin- this cultivar is a gold leaf sport from Alan Galloway's Colocasia 'Lime Aide'
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Herb to 1m tall
Foliage Leaves bright yellowish green, veins pale yellow

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting
Thematic Landscaping Golden Garden
Usage Hazard - Cons Irritant - Sap

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils
Pest(s) Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Storage Organ

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, Yellow / Golden
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth

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Master ID 31128
Species ID 5519
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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