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Coffee Cups

Colocasia

General Information GROWING TIPS

A fantastic choice for tropical foliage. The cup shaped leaves have a tendency to collect water until heavy enough to be tipped over from the weight.

Coffee Cups
Blossom Color Grown for Foliage
Bloom Season Grown for Foliage
Exposure Part to full sun
Height 36-60 in
Width 30-48 in
Spacing 36-60 in
Container Sizes Royale
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
Wildlife Attracted No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred No Wildlife Deterred
Features A fantastic choice for tropical foliage. The cup shaped leaves have a tendency to collect water until heavy enough to be tipped over from the weight.
Available Seasons
Adaptable as a Houseplant No
Bog Plant No
Is Disease Resistant No
Drought Tolerant No
Edible No
Erosion Control No
Fragrant Flower No
Fragrant Foilage No
Heat Tolerant Yes
Native to North America No
Salt Tolerant No
Succulent No
Water Plant Yes
Uses

Great in landscapes on containers. It makes a fun and unique focal plant.

Maintenance Notes

According to the Humane Society of America Colocasia plants can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.

This plant is not edible and can be harmful to humans if ingested.

These are durable plants that will perform best with moist to wet soil, but can tolerate some drought stress. Drought stress will negatively affect the appearance of the plant.

Colocasia form tubers and these tubers can be stored for replanting in the spring. To dig and store tubers follow these directions. First, allow frost to kill the top of the plant then cut back the stems and dig the tubers. Wash off any soil and then allow the tubers to dry. Wrap dry tubers in newspapers or pack them in peat moss. Label each tuber or group of tubers so you know what they are come spring. Store tubers in a dark, cool (35 to 45 F) place. Do not allow tubers to freeze.

2023Top Performer - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2021Top Performer - Texas Tech University
2021Top Performer - Perennial - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs
2020Top Performer - In Ground - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2020Top Performer - Penn State University
2020Top Performer - Boerner Botanical Garden
2020Top Performer - Biltmore Estate
2020Top Performer - University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale
2020Top Performer - Container - Rakers
2020Top Performer - Final - Michigan State University
2020Top Performer - Young's Plant Farm
2020Top Performer - Oregon State University
2020Top Performer - Cornell University
2020Perfect Score All Season - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2020Perfect Score - Mid Season - Michigan State University
2020Top Performer - University of Georgia
2020Top Performer - Early Season - Michigan State University
2020Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs
2020Top Performer - Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield
2020Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Poplarville
2020Top Performer - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2020Leaders of the Pack - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2020Top Performer - Perennial - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2020Top Performer - University of Delaware
2020Perfect Score - All Season - University of Tennessee - Jackson
2020Top Performer - Container - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2010Top Performer - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2010Top Performer - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2010Top Performer - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2009Best Performer - Kansas State University
2009Top Performer - Kansas State University
2009Prairie Star - Kansas State University
2009Top Performer - Kansas State University
2009Prairie Star - Kansas State University
2009Best Performer - Kansas State University
2009Prairie Star - Kansas State University
2009Top Performer - Kansas State University
2009Best Performer - Kansas State University
2008Top 10 - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2008Top Performer - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2008Top Performer in Ground - Kansas State University
2008Bronze Medal - Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield
2008Top Performer - National Arboretum
2008Top Performer in Ground - Kansas State University
2008Top Performer in Containers - Kansas State University
2008Top 10 - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2008Top Performer - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2008Excellent Rating - Powell Gardens
2008Top Performer - Norfolk Botanical Garden
2008Bronze Medal - Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield
2008Outstanding Rating - Boerner Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer - National Arboretum
2008Outstanding Rating - Boerner Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer - Norfolk Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer in Ground - Kansas State University
2008Top Performer in Containers - Kansas State University
2008Excellent Rating - Powell Gardens
2008Bronze Medal - Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield
2008Top 10 - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2008Top Performer - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2008Outstanding Rating - Boerner Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer - National Arboretum
2008Outstanding Rating - Boerner Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer - Norfolk Botanical Garden
2008Excellent Rating - Powell Gardens
2008Outstanding Rating - Boerner Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer - National Arboretum
2008Outstanding Rating - Boerner Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer - Norfolk Botanical Garden
2008Outstanding Rating - Boerner Botanical Garden
2008Top Performer in Containers - Kansas State University
2007Way Hot 100 - Garden Design
2007Way Hot 100 - Garden Design
2007Way Hot 100 - Garden Design

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