'Sangria' Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta
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Details
Features
Elephant ear with red stems and blue-green leaves.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryBog PlantWater PlantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 60 InchesSpacing:18 - 24 InchesSpread:24 - 36 InchesFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:Pink to Red stems with Blue-Green LeavesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:ConsistentUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Great in landscapes on containers. It makes a fun and unique focal plant.
Maintenance Notes:According to the Humane Society of America Colocasia plants can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
This plant is not edible and can be harmful to humans if ingested.
These are durable plants that will perform best with moist to wet soil, but can tolerate some drought stress. Drought stress will negatively affect the appearance of the plant.
Colocasia form tubers and these tubers can be stored for replanting in the spring. To dig and store tubers follow these directions. First, allow frost to kill the top of the plant then cut back the stems and dig the tubers. Wash off any soil and then allow the tubers to dry. Wrap dry tubers in newspapers or pack them in peat moss. Label each tuber or group of tubers so you know what they are come spring. Store tubers in a dark, cool (35 to 45 F) place. Do not allow tubers to freeze.
