Elephant Ear Colocasia Illustris
Pot Size: 3.5"

An amazing elephant ear! Green and black variegated ears that get deeper in color with more sun exposure. Use it as the focal point of your summer flowerbeds or water garden. This elephant ear also makes a huge impact when used in a pot on a patio.

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• Light: Partial shade

• Height: 4-6’ (depending on light, water, growing season, etc.)

• Hardiness: Perennial in zone 8+, annual in colder zones

• Planting: Soil must be above 55F at night for one week before planting outside. To get a head start, plant indoors 4 weeks before you plan to plant outside. Plant so that the soil level of the pot is the same as surrounding soil

• Soil: A nice light potting mix containing bark, perlite and peat moss.

• Moisture: Keep soil damp while plant is getting established; once plant has unfurled its leaves water liberally. Elephant Ears like to be kept damp, we suggest that you mulch the soil to retain moisture.

• Feeding: Feed when planting with an all purpose, slow release fertilizer (we suggest you try something organic) and again when the plant is fully established and leaves are unfurled.

• Overwintering: Bring indoors when night temperatures reach 40F.

• Origin: USA

• Warning: NOT for human consumption!