USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread
0.5 - 10 m (1.5 - 35 ft)
Light
light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture
moist, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
Colocasia affinis (elephant ear) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during mid summer. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is clump forming and has medium green and dark fuchsia foliage that is showy, matte and bold textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning "bulb, corm or tuber" which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, container, house plant, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Colocasia affinis tolerates wet sites.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Colocasia affinis (elephant ear) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.
