Elephant Ears - Colocasia esculenta

Regular Elephant Ears

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Huge elephant ear-shaped leaves sway in the slightest breeze. Works well next to a pond or stream.


  •  · Tropical foliage plant
  •  · Easy to grow
  •  · Can use as a specimen plant
Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4740501
15 11-13"
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4740509
25 9-11"
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Height:

4-5 ft

Spread:

2-6 ft

Zone:

9-10

Elephant Ears - Colocasia esculenta
Elephant Ears - Colocasia esculenta

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

• Moist Soil

Attributes

• Good Container Plant

Growth Rate in the Garden

• Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

• Early Spring
• 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.