Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs
Minus icon Height Tall 3-5'
Minus icon Spacing Plant 3-6' apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Not Applicable
Minus icon Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady
Minus icon Growing Zones 3-10
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Acidic
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Bags of 1
Colocasia 'Esculenta'
Showy plants provide a bold, tropical look. Great used for a dense screening or attractive in patio containers. Popular for their rapid growth, they create a dramatic impact to any landscape within just one season. *NOTE: Bulbs will need to be lifted in fall in zones 3-7. Will be an annual except in zones 8-10 but can be stored over the winter in colder zones. Instructions
Hardy in Zones 8-10. Elephant Ears are easy to grow. They prefer rich, moist soil and part sun to partial shade. Bulbs can be planted indoors approximately eight weeks prior to the last frost. If growing in pots; use a rich, organic potting soil and plant bulb with blunt end down about 3 to 5” deep. Harden off the plants for about a week prior to placing outdoors. If planting directly outdoors, plant 3 to 5” deep once the threat of frost and/or freezing temperature have subsided. If desired, apply a slow-release fertilizer like Osmocote® to the soil according to the product’s instructions. Lift tubers in the fall in zones 3-7. Cut foliage back in fall after the first frost to about 2” inches and carefully dig up the bulb. Allow to dry out for approximately 2 days and then store in peat moss or shavings in a cool, dark area.
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We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
