Colocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant'

Also Known As

Leucocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant'
Laosy Giant Elephant Ears

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6'-9'
W: 6'-9'

planting zones

8a-12

Colocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant' plant details

Colocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Gardening facts about Colocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant' plant

How to Grow Colocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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