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    Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante'

    Also Known As

    • Maximus Gigante Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 7'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante' plant details

    Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 7 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante' is a hybrid involving C. gigantea 'Thailand Giant' with huge, blue-green leaves up to four feet long and two feet wide with lighter veins and a black cast. The growth rate is so fast that a four inch pot given lots of water and fertilizer can produce full size leaves by the end of the first season! If you need drama and you need it fast, this is the elephant ear for you.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A new clumping var. of Colocasia that boasts 4' long leaves atop 7' tall plants the name says it all Maximus Gigante.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia 'Maximus Gigante'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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