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    Colocasia gigantea

    Also Known As

    • Giant Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Colocasia gigantea plant details

    Colocasia gigantea is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 gigantea

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia gigantea

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Colocasia gigantea is an outrageous, fast growing tropical landscape plant well worth growing for the looks of fascination and delight. In a single season, a well fed and watered 4” pot will grow into a monster plant reaching 6-10’ tall with large rounded, powdery green leaves that look like giant elephant ears. Use as a fast growing annual in your summer garden for a dramatic tropical effect. In the winter, dig the tubers and place in the cellar or prune the plant and bring inside. Colocasia gigantea is also called ‘Giant Taro’ since the starchy tubers are eaten in some parts of the world.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Colocasia gigantea plant

    How to Grow Colocasia gigantea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly 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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