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Tea Party Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
3' 3' 91cm 91cm
Height: 2'6" - 3'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 76cm - 91cm
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
Proven Selections
  • Details

    30 - 36 Inches
    18 - 24 Inches
    24 - 36 Inches
    76cm - 91cm
    46cm - 61cm
    61cm - 91cm

    Features

    Elephant ear with black cupped up leaves

    Foliage Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Bog Plant
    Water Plant

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cm
    Spacing: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Spread: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Foliage Colors: 
    Black
    Foliage Shade: 
    Black with Red undertones
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The 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: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Consistent
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Uses Notes: 

    Great in landscapes on containers. It makes a fun and unique focal plant.

    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.

    These are durable plants that will perform best with moist to wet soil, but can tolerate some drought stress. Drought stress will negatively affect the appearance of the plant.

    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.

    Tea Party Colocasia esculenta USPPAF
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