How to prune colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant

Throughout the growing season as leaves die; full cut-back in autumn before first frost in cool climates. Cut petioles cleanly at the base with sharp loppers or pruners — stems on mature plants can be very thick. In autumn, cut the entire plant to soil level and store the corm dry and frost-free.

As needed during summer; full annual cut-back in autumn in non-tropical climates. Thailand Giant Colocasia grows enormous leaves and naturally sheds older ones as the season progresses. Remove dead, torn, or yellowing leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy and to prevent fungal issues around decaying petioles. In temperate climates, cut all foliage back to the ground before the first frost if overwintering indoors.

Cut petioles cleanly at the base with sharp loppers or pruners — stems on mature plants can be very thick. In autumn, cut the entire plant to soil level and store the corm dry and frost-free.