Colocasia 'Smiley Face'

Also Known As

Smiley Face Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

7b-12

Colocasia 'Smiley Face' plant details

Colocasia 'Smiley Face' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black and green foliage. 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 'Smiley Face'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen black and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Smiley Face'

USDA Zones: 7b - 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 'Smiley Face' plant

How to Grow Colocasia 'Smiley Face'

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
- black
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen

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