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Common Name: Elephant's Ear

Species Name: Colocasia esculenta

Family Name: Araceae

 

 

Examples of Elephant's EarColocasia esculenta

A large heart-shaped Elephant's Ear leaf with dark purple veins and a slight purple tinge.
A large heart-shaped Elephant's Ear leaf with dark purple veins and a slight purple tinge.
A large heart-shaped Elephant's Ear leaf with dark purple veins and a slight purple tinge.
A cream colored Elephant's Ear flower starting to bloom.
A cream colored Elephant's Ear flower starting to bloom.
A cream colored Elephant's Ear flower starting to bloom.
An Elephant's Ear plant with green and white heart-shaped leaves with dark green veins.
An Elephant's Ear plant with green and white heart-shaped leaves with dark green veins.
An Elephant's Ear plant with green and white heart-shaped leaves with dark green veins.

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin East Asia
Sun Preference Partial
Susceptibility All parts can cause stomach upset if uncooked

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: Diameter varies, 6-foot height
    • Leaves: Long leaf stalks supporting heart-shaped leaves up to 24 inches long

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Preference Fertile, humus-rich
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 10
Notes Tuber is a major food source in S.E. Asia; different cultivars available

 

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