Colocasia esculenta
Colocasia esculenta is a taro or elephant ear with large, shiny, green tropical foliage.
Colocasia esculenta is a tall taro or elephant’s ear with huge, dramatic, arrow-shaped, glossy green leaves. Their blooms consist of a spathe and spadix that are yellow-green though insignificant – its all about the foliage. Native to eastern Asia, is grown as an edible by using the underground corm, much like a potato. As an tropical ornamental, grow as a marginal plant in ponds or in pots or beds with evenly moist soil. They need lots of heat to break dormancy. Though potentially hardy they are best brought in as a houseplant. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Taro/Elephant Ear - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Swampy areas.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
