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Colocasia Solar System 3cm H15cm

Colocasia Solar System 3cm H15cm
£37.00 GBP
£37.00 GBP
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Meet Colocasia 'Solar System'—a tiny collector plug with cosmic promise. The charm is in the contrast and patterning as each leaf develops, making it a fun choice for growers who like unusual elephant ears rather than plain green foliage.

  • The Formal Name: Colocasia 'Solar System'
  • The Nickname: Solar System Elephant Ear
  • Roots: A cultivated ornamental Colocasia selected for decorative colour and pattern.
  • Natural Vibe: Bright, warm and moisture-rich, like a tropical edge habitat with plenty of seasonal growth.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light keeps patterning clearer. Avoid hot direct sun on the pale sections, which can scorch faster.
  • Best Room: A grow-light shelf or warm humid cabinet is ideal while small, then a bright indoor feature pot later.
  • Snacks: Use a gentle balanced feed during active growth; variegated/patterned leaves need steady nutrition, not feast-and-famine care.
  • Tropical Feels: Humidity helps new leaves open without marking; keep air moving gently.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep warm, ideally 20–28°C, and avoid cold windowsills.
  • Thirst: Keep evenly moist while growing. Let only the very top begin to dry before watering again.
  • Safety First: Not pet-safe – aroid foliage contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, so keep away from pets and children who may chew leaves or stems.
  • The Bedding: Use a rich airy mix that holds moisture but does not become sour or compacted.
  • Family Tree: Corm division or offsets once the plant is established.
  • Space Needs: Start small and snug, then pot on as the corm wakes up and roots fill the pot.
  • Speed: Moderate at plug stage, faster once rooted and warm.
  • Uninvited Guests: Spider mites, thrips and fungus gnats can appear if conditions swing too dry or too wet.
  • Moving Day: Repot only when actively growing and clearly rooted through.
  • Haircut: Remove damaged or spent leaves cleanly; avoid trimming decorative healthy leaves.
  • Fresh Air: Warm airflow is helpful; cold draughts can collapse tender leaves.
  • Plant Lore: Patterned Colocasia often show their best character leaf by leaf as the plant matures.
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