Elephant Ears - Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian® Punch' pp24596

Elephant Ears

Huge green leaves stand out against bright red tropical stems. Great for heavy or wet soils or use in containers where a specimen is needed. The sturdy stems will keep foliage upright and tidy.


  •  · Tropical foliage plant
  •  · Easy to grow
  •  · Can use as a specimen plant

Height:

24-40 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Zone:

8-11

Elephant Ears - Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian® Punch'
Elephant Ears - Colocasia esculenta 'Royal Hawaiian® Punch'

Exposure

Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Shade Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

Average Soil
Moist Soil

Attributes

Good Container Plant
Good Cut Flower / Foliage
Specimen
Disease Resistant
Bog

Growth Rate in the Garden

Rapid

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Late Spring / Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall

Elephant Ears - Colocasia

Produces huge leaves that can measure up to 2 feet accross in colors ranging from lime green to almost black.  Plant bulbs so that the tip of the bulb is 1" below the soil surface.  Grow at 65°F-75°F night temperatures.