Colocasia esculenta ‘Ele Paio’
Colocasia exculenta 'Ele Paio' is a rare taro with shiny, green tropical foliage randomly striped and speckled in white.
Colocasia esculenta ‘Ele Paio’ is a very rare taro or elephant ear named after the rare Hawaiian flycatcher bird. It offers large, dramatic, arrow-shaped, variegated, glossy green and white leaves randomly splashed and spotted in white. Every leaf is different! Summer blooms consist of a yellow spathe and spadix. Grow as a marginal plant by ponds or in pots or beds with evenly moist soil. Though potentially hardy to zone 7b, they are best brought in as a houseplant over winter. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: Taro/Elephant Ear
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-11
Light: Full Sun Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Stem Colour: Purple
Fragrance: Yes
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Swampy areas.
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