'Illustris' - Elephant's Ear - Colocasia esculenta Cultural Data | Proven Winners

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pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Medium (150 - 200 ppm)

Light Requirements:

Medium

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature:

C (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

B,C,4 (70 - 75º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

B (50 - 60º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring through Summer Finish. 1 liner per 4-6" pot.

Finishing Times:

4-5" and Quart Pot : 7-9

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 9-11

Finishing Times:

7-9" Pot : 11-13

Finishing Times:

10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 13-15

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

Pinching not needed. PGRs are generally not needed. Sumagic is effective if needed.

Pest and Disease Management:

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips:

Colocasia can be cutback if needed.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside

Award Year	Award	Plant Trial
2006	Silver Medal	University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2006	Silver Medal	University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2006	Silver Medal	University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2006	Silver Medal	University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners

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