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Colocasia esculenta 'Surf City'

Also Known As

  • Surf City Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Colocasia esculenta 'Surf City' plant details

Colocasia esculenta 'Surf City' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green 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 'Surf City'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Surf City'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The vigorous growing tight clump is composed of 5' tall stalks that are purple toward the top, each holding a narrowly pointed, amazingly ruffled leaf. Each leaf is adorned with a small purple dot where the stem attaches to the leaf back. The narrow ruffled leaves add an entirely different texture in the garden.

Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Surf City' plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Surf City'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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