Common Name: Elephant Ear Deep green leaves have wide creamy white central markings. Pink veins spread from the middle of the leaf, with a blush covering the central marking. Pink coloration is most evident under cooler temperatures. Keep moist and well fed to see the most growth. Use this fast-growing plant as a thriller in containers or the landscape!
Colocasia is an outstanding tropical plant that is often grown as an annual in colder zones. It is a moisture loving plant that needs consistently moist to wet soil to perform best and achieve its maximum size. Colocasia will also grow in shallow water near the edges of ponds or bogs. This plant prefers full sun as long as sufficient moisture and humidity are provided. In dry climates, it is better suited in partial shade. Colocasias are heavy feeders, so the soil should be enriched with humus and other organic nutrients should be provided on a regular basis. Where Colocasia is hardy, it should be mulched well in winter to protect the central tuber.
Height: 36.0 Inches Spread: 36.0 Inches Hardiness Zones: 7B,8,9,10,11 Foliage Color: Green shades, Multicolored, Variegated Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Average to Consistent Water Needs Fertile Soil Quality Deer and Rabbit Resistant Growth Rate: Rapid
Container, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point
Approximate Plug Measurements: 3.25 inches deep x 2.6 inches wide.
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