{"product_id":"colocasia-esculenta-mojito-1","title":"Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003ePrepare for a true showstopper. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mojito' is one of the most highly sought-after elephant ears for a reason. Every massive, shield-shaped leaf is entirely unique, heavily splashed and speckled with dark purple to near-black mottling against a bright green background. The stems (petioles) are just as impressive, featuring striking dark streaks that add to the tropical drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is a fast-growing statement plant perfect for injecting an instant jungle feel to your patio, border, or conservatory. In a good UK summer, 'Mojito' will quickly push out enormous leaves, reaching upwards of 1.2 to 1.5 meters tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Overwintering\u003c\/b\u003e Colocasias are essentially marginal bog plants — they are incredibly thirsty and hungry. During the active summer growing season, you almost cannot overwater them. They thrive when sitting in a saucer of water and require regular, heavy feeding with a high-nitrogen liquid fertilizer to fuel those colossal leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e'Mojito' is not frost-hardy. As temperatures drop in autumn, you have two choices: either move the pot into a bright, frost-free conservatory or greenhouse to keep it growing slowly, or let the foliage die back after the first light frost, lift the corm, and store it dry and frost-free (like a Dahlia) until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade. A bit of dappled afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch during peak summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep consistently wet during the growing season. Never let the compost dry out in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, moisture-retentive, heavy loam or organic compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Very heavy feeder. Apply a liquid feed weekly from late spring through late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender (H1C\/H2). Must be protected from winter frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 litre pot \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759122329986,"sku":null,"price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/552F58CD-4F81-44AE-8B21-65F798A620F2.jpg?v=1783609491","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/colocasia-esculenta-mojito-1","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}