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Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Bikini-tini'

Colocasia

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Colocasia (kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)
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Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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Category
Bulbs
Perennials
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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Oquawka, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Summerfield, North Carolina

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