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    Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio'

    Also Known As

    • Colocasia esculenta 'Ele Paio'
    • Ele Paio Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio' plant details

    Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with variegated foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a spectacular rare elephant ear that originally was available only to the Hawaiian Royalties. The 3' tall leaves are heavily spotted with paint-like white flecks. The markings are random and no two leaves are the same. Some of the leaves may have white spots as large as half of the leaf and others have freckles. A real eye catcher. AAA+ disease resistance.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Colocasia Elepaio is a Hawaiian hybrid with white spots and blotches on the leaves. This plant has white streaks down the stems. It can take full sun and is a clumping form. This plant is great for contrasting with darker Colocasias. Foliage: Green leaves with white spots and blotches Flowers: green and white striped Height: 4 to 6 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    This large Colocasia sports beautiful green and white variegated leaves. It's similar to X. 'Mickey Mouse' in that the patterns are random on every leaf and the colors are in stark contrast to each other. A real stand out in the garden. Cold hardy to zone 7.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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