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.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

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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