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    Colocasia esculenta 'Elena'

    Also Known As

    • Colocasia 'Elena'
    • Elena Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic, aroid

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Colocasia esculenta 'Elena' plant details

    Colocasia esculenta 'Elena' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse foliage. In summer cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - high water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Elena'

    Plant type: perennial aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous chartreuse
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Elena'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - high
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This new introduction is breathtaking! This is the only chartreuse yellow Colocasia on the market. If that was not enough to get you excited, look at the purple markings in the veins! These markings spread as the leaf matures in bright light. This makes a great pairing with the black leaved Colocasias; the colors really complement one another.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Colocasia Elena is a beautiful new plant. This plant was found as an odd mutation off of Chicago Harlequin. The foliage is a bright green to yellow. Mature plants can often have a pink center in the leaf or even veins. The petioles are white to yellow in color and it can grow to 3 to 4 feet tall. This Colocasia does great in landscape displays and contrast well with dark foliage Colocasias or dark leaf cannas. This is one of the brightest Colocasias on the market. Full Sun for brightest color, can grow in part shade. Foliage: Bright yellow to green foliage with red to pink mid veins Flowers: Yellow hooded Height: 3 to 5 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    A chartreuse Colocasia! The leaf color is very similar to that of Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger', but here's the catch...it much faster growing!' Elena' has a hint purple in her the veins, and this tint matures in bright light. Loves summer heat and grows to 3-4'.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Elena' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Elena'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - high

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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