Colocasia Fontenesii

Colocasia FontenesiiWhere most elephant ears make their drama in the leaf, Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' makes it in the stem. Big, lush green leaves are held aloft on tall, glossy stalks of deep purple black, so the whole plant has a striking two tone architecture green sails on near black masts. It's one of the most elegant of all the Colocasia, and the tallest we grow. Given warmth and moisture it romps up to head height in a season, making instant structure at the

where the rust patina works beautifully against weathered stone

Gently shake or turn the container to distribute mites through the carrier material (typically vermiculite or peat/bran)

Pairs naturally with:

Happy in full sun or part shade

spaced evenly around the root zone

Container gardening — loosening compacted compost in pots and containers without damaging roots

Cleaner cuts — the three-face geometry removes wood fibre more efficiently per stroke

Refill the reservoir weekly

Use: Indoor houseplant watering — precision spout for accurate pouring

The handy bags are the answer if you have access difficulties — a narrow path

upright growth from the earliest stages

for a smooth