Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro
Colocasiaesculenta 'Uahiapele'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Colocasia (kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)
Species: esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)
Cultivar: Uahiapele

Category
Vegetables
Herbs
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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting