Description
Colocasia Electric Blue Gecko PP26,153 Another great introduction from our breeding here at Brians Botanicals. This new Colocasia Gecko tm series concentrates on colorful new hybrids for the garden. Colocasia Electric Blue Gecko?PP26,153 is no exception. This dark Colocasia has very dark stems and foliage and grows to 3 to 4 feet tall. Each leaf has a unique reflective sheen depending on the amount of light the foliage can look deep purple, black or even metallic-blue. Making this a great addition to the Gecko series. Plants work great in containers or in garden beds. Great for contrast with other plants or even other plants in the Gecko series such as Red Eyed Gecko, and Lemon Lime Gecko.
Plants are sold in 4 to 4 1/2 inch pots
| Common Name | Electric Blue Gecko taro |
| Size | 3′ tall by 3′ wide |
| USDA hardiness Zones | 8-11 |
| Sun / Shade | Full sun |
| Soil | Average garden soil |
| Moisture | moist, but well drained and not too soggy |
| Disease and Pests | None known |
| Landscape use | Foundation plantings, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, containers |
| Market appeal / Uniqueness | A dwarf, clump forming selection showing extremely deep black leaves with a metallic-blue overlay and maroon undersides. Sometimes the leaves lok purple as they change color in the light’s reflection |
