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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. 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
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.

Gardening facts about Colocasia gigantea plant

How to Grow Colocasia gigantea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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