Professional Growing Information One of the coolest and easiest plants to grow! We started it in a large container last summer and it grew huge and beautiful. I brought it in the house for the winter and it's just as happy. The runners don't need much encouragement to grow like crazy. I'm so happy we picked this one!
Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear Colocasia esculenta
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 5'
Spread: 3' - 5'
Height: 91cm - 1.5m
Spread: 91cm - 1.5m
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Details
36 - 60 Inches36 - 60 Inches36 - 60 Inches91cm - 1.5m91cm - 1.5m91cm - 1.5mFeatures
Colocasia are great tropical plants suited to be grown as annuals in cold winter climates and perennials in warm winter climates. The huge deep green leaves are a showstopper in any garden. Some Colocasia tend to spread by runners, while others remain as a clump. Heart of the Jungle is a Runner.
Award WinnerFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryWater PlantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mSpacing:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mSpread:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Landscapes and containers
Maintenance Notes:According to the Humane Society of America Colocasia plants can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
This plant is not edible and can be harmful to humans if ingested.
Colocasia form tubers and these tubers can be stored for replanting in the spring. To dig and store tubers follow these directions. First, allow frost to kill the top of the plant then cut back the stems and dig the tubers. Wash off any soil and then allow the tubers to dry. Wrap dry tubers in newspapers or pack them in peat moss. Label each tuber or group of tubers so you know what they are come spring. Store tubers in a dark, cool (35 to 45 F) place. Do not allow tubers to freeze.
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