Tropical Pond Marginal Bog Plant – Taro Metallica or Alocasia plumbea 'metallica'

Description

As with all plants in the Taro family, the Metallic Taro (Alocasia plumbea metallica) is an aquatic based plant with large, elephant ear shaped leaves. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet in a natural environment.

What distinguishes the Metallic Taro from other Taro variations is the deep green, shiny metallic looking coloring to the leaf. This is a hardy plant and can survive in many climate types down to 10 degrees F as long as there is enough water presence. Best for pond and bog environments.

Minimum quantity for “Taro Metallica or Alocasia plumbea ‘metallica’ Bog Plant” is 6.