Island Giants™ Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)

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Great Foliage,
Water Plant,
Container Plant

$13.59

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Size: PW - Quart Pot PW - Quart Pot PW - 8" Pot

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Description

(West Indian Kale) Colocasia Heart of the Jungle® is the ultimate thriller plant! It will bring drama and a tropical feel to your container plantings or landscape. The strikingly large heart-shaped leaves are dark green with purple black veining held atop black stems. This Colocasia grows 3-5' high and wide. Its upright habit allows companion plants to be easily seen at its base. It loves wet conditions and can be used as a water plant growing best in full sun to part shade locations. Colocasia Heart of the Jungle® is adaptable as a houseplant but please note that it can be toxic to pets.

More Details

Name: Colocasia esculenta Island Giants™ Heart of the Jungle®
Common Name: Elephant Ear
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Max Height: 3 - 5 Feet
Max Spread: 3 - 5 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, High Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10, 11, 8, 9
Attributes: Tropical
Design Use: Combination Containers, Container, Structure, Waters Edge or Bog
Container Design: Thriller

Gardener Tips

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