Elephant Ear ‘Thai Giant’ (Colocasia esculenta)
Large, huge, or enormous are just some of the words used to describe this Colocasia. Truly representative of “Elephants Ears” this ‘Thai Giant’ is a variety that won’t disappoint you with is majestic grandeur. Each leaf will reach approximately 48” across. Use as a focal point in a garden or grow in a large pot to create a living green beauty on your patio. When given warmth and some sun its speed of growth is as amazing as its size. Don’t forget to feed it throughout the summer.
Zone 8 to 10 and higher for outdoors.
Full to partial sun, grows to 5-7' in container, minimum temperature 50° indoors, blooms in spring, summer and fall.
This plant is humongous! Even the least interested plant person stops and is amazed at its size. It is so fun to grow too because it grows so fast - you can almost see the leaves unfold! And best of all - it is so easy to grow! I have grown this elephant ear in my yard now for three years on Long Island, NY in very average soil - morning sun. No garden should be without it! The only problem is you have to order early since it sells out so fast.
