Colocasia affinis ‘Jenningsii’
Colocasia affinis 'Jenningsii' is a dwarf taro (elephant's ear) small, arrow-shaped, lustrous, velvety charcoal leaves, central charcoal veins & silver blotch center.
Colocasia affinis ‘Jenningsii’ is a dwarf taro or elephant’s ear with small, arrow-shaped, lustrous, velvety charcoal leaves with central charcoal veins and a silver blotch in the center. It can be grown as a marginal plant in ponds or in pots or beds with evenly moist soil. Yellowish-white spathes and spadixes may appear in summer but are usually hidden by the foliage. It is best brought in as a houseplant.
Common Name: Taro/Elephant Ear
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Silver, Black
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Stem Colour: Black
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Swampy areas.
Award:
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Himalayas
