| Common
Name: |
Colocasia 'Bikini-tini' TropiCools tm* |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
The up-facing bluish-gray leaves form cups that show off the dark purple petioles and veins. The tetraploid is strong-stemmed and thick-leaved. *Price plus $.35 royalty |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Stands above the others, literally growing 5' to 7' tall. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Great in a garden area: Watch the cups of Bikini-tini fill with water, and then tip to pour it out! |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 9 to 10 |
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| Culture: |
For best results, plant in loose, well-drained, organic soil. Water every 2 to 3 days, and fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
In full to partial sun, will make a 1 gallon in 10-12 weeks and a 2 gallon plant in 14-18 weeks. |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue Culture & Division. |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
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More
Information: |
The bluish-gray leaves face up, forming cups that show off the dark purple petioles and veins. The tetraploid is strong-stemmed and thick-leaved, making a great garden specimen or container plant. Zones 6-10 |
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