Elephant Ear (COLOCASIA ESCULENTA)

Elephant Ear

Colocasia esculenta

This striking plant has wide green leaves that resemble an elephant's ear.

Easy to grow in partial sun to partial shade in well drained soil.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Dig a hole slightly deeper than the bulb itself. Place in hole, blunt side down. Space multiple bulbs at least 2 feet apart. Requires no fertilizer. Excellent plant for containers which can then be easily lifted in northern climates where they may not survive the winter if left unprotected.