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Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge'

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Introduced into cultivation from the Carribean area by Jerry Kranz via the International Aroid Society meeting (2000) in Florida.
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Herb to 1.5 m tall
Foliage Leaves light to dark green, with bright yellow markings on the center of the leaf and along the veins, forming a Y-shaped pattern.
Etymology This cultivar was named for Nancy McDaniels of Floida, by her business partner Jerry Kranz

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting
Usage Hazard - Cons Irritant - Sap

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils
Pest(s) Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Storage Organ

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Cream / Off-White, Green, Yellow / Golden
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth

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Master ID 31127
Species ID 5518
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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