Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Pink China'

Colocasiaesculenta

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Colocasia (kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)
Species
esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Berkeley, California

Fresno, California

San Anselmo, California

Cordele, Georgia

Louisville, Kentucky

Russell, Kentucky

Cato, New York

Rochester, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Athens, Ohio

Stilwell, Oklahoma

Ladys Island, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Russell, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2018 | positive

Carefree and very dependable in 6b- have it in a "Tropicorner" with Needle palms, Basjoo bananas, and other cold hardy 'psuedo-tropicals'...Read More

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Cato, NY | October 2015 | positive

We purchased this plant (from BWilliams) 6 years ago, and I was very skeptical about it being grown as a perennial. We have had some extr...Read More

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Stilwell, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2014 | positive

Very prolific, nice sized leaves, and thick growing habit. Pinkish color is not as dark when plant is grown in the shade. Started with 4 ...Read More

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Louisville, KY | June 2008 | positive

I have over wintered this plant in Zone 6 Louisville KY for over 10 years. It grows to 4 to 6 feet tall and has more than just survived b...Read More

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Cordele, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | neutral

This might be the most cold hardiness Colocasia out there. According to the seller, Aristarts, it is hardy in zone 6! Beautiful pink s...Read More

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