0Colocasia – 1
Colocasia
Genus – the data refers to the whole genus Colocasia, not to a single species.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Colocasia
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterhigh
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhigh
Min. temperature12 °CJanuary
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
April
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
May
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
After mid-May (last frosts) it can go outside – keep it in partial shade for the first 1–2 weeks to avoid sunburn.
June
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
July
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
August
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
September
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
No feeding now.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
Bring it in when nights drop below 17 °C. Check for pests first.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
Keep it away from radiators; watch for spider mites in the dry air.
November · now
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
December
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
It drinks and feeds heavily in summer; store the tuber dry at 10–15 °C in winter.
Strongly irritating raw; the corm is only edible well cooked.
Colocasia – what to know
Colocasia: a plant genus (Araceae). Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: high; min. 12 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Colocasia?
Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.
How much light does Colocasia need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Colocasia get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Colocasia toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Colocasia flower?
Typical flowering time: July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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