Colocasia Esculenta a.k.a Elephant ear bulb
This bulb grows a luscious purple hued Elephant Ear plant that can grow 3-6 feet tall
Light: Full sun to partial shade outdoors
Water: Water when soil is partially dry
Planting: Bury the bulb so the top is covered by 1-2 inches of soil. In colder climates you can plant the bulb in a pot indoors a few weeks before the last frost.
Overwintering: hardy in zones 8-11. When grown in colder environments remove the bulb before the first frost after cutting back foliage. Allow the bulb to dry throughly and then store in a cool, dry, dark, space.
Toxic to pets and the sap from this plant can sting and irritate skin so hand cutting foliage carefully.
Colocasia Esculenta a.k.a Elephant ear bulb
This bulb grows a luscious purple hued Elephant Ear plant that can grow 3-6 feet tall
Light: Full sun to partial shade outdoors
Water: Water when soil is partially dry
Planting: Bury the bulb so the top is covered by 1-2 inches of soil. In colder climates you can plant the bulb in a pot indoors a few weeks before the last frost.
Overwintering: hardy in zones 8-11. When grown in colder environments remove the bulb before the first frost after cutting back foliage. Allow the bulb to dry throughly and then store in a cool, dry, dark, space.
Toxic to pets and the sap from this plant can sting and irritate skin so hand cutting foliage carefully.
