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Q.Growing colocasia short

Zone 13904 | Joesr added on October 29, 2019 | Answered

I have some small colocasia tubers. How can I grow them next year and keep the leaves to a maximum of 11-18″ tall?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on October 29, 2019

Their height will be set by genetics. In order to keep these a certain height, you will have to find a cultivar that is known to stay within that range.

Here is an article that will help you to grow the plant to its potential, which will keep it the shortest: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ears-indoors.htm

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