To wake up Colocasias from dormancy in the UK, you need to provide warmth, moisture, and light at the right time. Best Time to Start in the UK Indoors: March to April (earlier if using a heat mat). Outdoors: Late May ...Read more
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The chances of Pink China bulbs (Colocasia esculenta ‘Pink China’) surviving a UK winter are relatively good, provided some precautions are taken. Pink China is one of the hardier varieties of elephant ears, known for its cold tolerance compared to ...Read more
Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ and similar varieties, also known as elephant ears, can be a bit more challenging to grow in the UK due to its climate. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions and thrive in warm, humid ...Read more