Elephant Ear, Taro 'Nihopuu'

Colocasiaesculenta

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Colocasia (kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)
Species
esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Orange Springs, Florida

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neutral
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Athens, OH | December 2007 | positive

Identified by light and dark green striped stems and distinct purplish-black edges.
Susceptible to soft rot after maturity; necess...Read More

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