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Colocasia
'Madeira Star'
taro
Introduce an exotic touch to your garden or room with Colocasia 'Madeira Star'. This captivating elephant ear or taro variety features lush green foliage highlighted by striking pink veins, creating a stunning visual contrast. The large, heart-shaped leaves of Colocasia 'Madeira Star' make it an excellent choice for adding drama and texture to your or indoor displays, borders, containers, or water features. Its vibrant green and pink colouration pairs beautifully with other foliage or flowering plants, making it ideal for a range of garden styles, from contemporary to jungle-themed designs.
Colocasia 'Madeira Star' thrives in moist, well-drained soil and enjoys partial to full sun. Regular watering during the growing season will ensure its lush foliage remains healthy and vibrant. For colder climates, this tropical gem can be overwintered indoors, allowing it to flourish year after year. This versatile plant also makes an excellent houseplant, bringing a touch of tropical sophistication to conservatories, offices, or living spaces. Easy to care for and visually impactful, Colocasia 'Madeira Star' is a favourite among gardeners seeking something unique.
With its striking colours and adaptable nature, Colocasia 'Madeira Star' will become a standout feature in any space, offering year-round enjoyment and tropical charm.
Quantity
Plant profile
- Botanical name
- Colocasia 'Comasta Madeira Star®'
- Flower colour
- Green, pink
- Bulb size
- 18/+ (baseball size)
- Established height
- 1.2-1.5m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Requires specific conditions
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Tender/Tropical
- Leaf colour
- Green, black
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Poorly drained - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Indoors
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Exotic gardens
Greenhouse - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Perfect for pots
For indoor growing
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Packed in paper
Needs winter protection
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Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.
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