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Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Nancy's Revenge'

Colocasiaesculenta

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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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Species
esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color

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Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
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:

Clayton, California

San Bernardino, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Palm Beach, Florida

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Taylorsville, North Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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(Zone 8a) | June 2004 | positive

This is a beautiful elephant ear that develops a striking white vein as summer progresses. It is vigorous (I use my extras for plant tra...Read More

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