Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Ulaula Moano'

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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Vegetables
Herbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Orange Springs, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Erwin, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2008 | positive

To day I cooked and ate Ula Ula Moano, {Taro I got from Jill] It was low in Calcium Crystals, and moist and rich,- excellent in every way...Read More

R
Athens, OH | December 2007 | positive

Also known as Ieie, Iaia.
Medium height.
Characterized by reddish-purple stems with inconspicuous yellowish-green stripes, ...Read More

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