Pruning guide
How to prune colocasia blue hawaii
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Pruning colocasia blue hawaii — FAQ
When should I prune colocasia blue hawaii?
After frost in cool climates; as needed year-round in warm climates. Remove spent or frost-blackened leaves by cutting the petiole at the base with clean, sharp secateurs. Wear gloves — the sap is irritant. Mulch the corm heavily if overwintering in the ground.
How often does colocasia blue hawaii need pruning?
Seasonally in cool climates; as needed in warm climates. Colocasia 'Blue Hawaii' needs little pruning beyond removing yellowing or damaged leaves throughout the growing season. In cool climates, cut all foliage back to the ground after frost. This vigorous cultivar regrows strongly from the corm each spring with no shaping required.
How do you prune colocasia blue hawaii?
Remove spent or frost-blackened leaves by cutting the petiole at the base with clean, sharp secateurs. Wear gloves — the sap is irritant. Mulch the corm heavily if overwintering in the ground.