Distant Memory Plant

₹150.00

Best grown in fertile, humusy, organically rich, medium to wet soils in part shade or filtered sun. When growing plants in garden soils, provide regular moisture, especially during dry summer periods, and do not allow soils to dry out. Plants may also be grown as pond marginals in up to 6″ of standing water. Plants produce prodigious amounts of growth and appreciate regular fertilization during the growing season. Site plants in locations protected from strong winds. Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirements: Part-sun, Sun Height: to 5 ft Width: to 5 ft Botanical Name: Colocasia gigantea (commonly associated with large ornamental Colocasia varieties) Family: Araceae Native Country/Region: Thailand, India and tropical regions of Southeast Asia

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.