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Colocasia esculenta
Also Known As
- Elephant Ears
- Taro Plant
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Colocasia esculenta plant details
Colocasia esculenta is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, heart-shaped leaves, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Leafari
Garden photo gallery of Colocasia esculenta
By: Leafari
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Leafari
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta plant
How to Grow Colocasia esculenta
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Colocasia esculenta, Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris', Colocasia illustrius, Elephant Ear, Illustris Elephant's Ear, Illustris Imperial Taro, Taro
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Taro
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- high - regular
aka Dwarf Taro, Silver Leaf Dwarf Elephant Ear
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- standing water - high
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