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    • Photo of Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb' flower, foliage, stem by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb'

    Also Known As

    • Colocasia 'Red Stem'
    • Red Stem Elephant Ear
    • Rhubarb Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb' plant details

    Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with red 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 'Rhubarb'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This green faced elephant ear has beautiful red petioles. Also known as 'Red Stem Taro' this plant is a section of Colocasia from Florida Aquatics. It is similar to Alocasia rubra. 'Red Stem' will do well as a pond plant. Quite unique and very beautiful.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    This green faced elephant ear has beautiful red petioles.The red stems really pop out in the garden or container. It's also known as 'Red Stem Taro' ,this plant is a selection of Colocasia from Florida Aquatics. 'Red Stem' will do well as a pond plant, in the border, or a container. Zone 7.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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