Colocasia Elephant Ears
Colocasia esculenta
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Colocasia Elephant Ears highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 1-7 annually (perennial zones 7-10)
Big bold greenery, the bulbs of Elephant Ears (Colocasia esculenta) quickly grow into your go-to tropical annual accent for fast visual impact and giant, tropical accent! Need to make a giant statement? Or a deep-green tropical backdrop for you to relax beside with a fruity drink? Grab a few of these big tubers that unfurl into large, heart-shaped leaves!
Exotic fountains of emerald green, Elephant Ears fill any landscape or container planting with instant tropical appeal! Strong stems hold these giant leaves up high and give a whimsical and structural feel with ease! Happy plants in warmer climates will also see these plants flower and attract pollinators to their spathe-like greenish blooms!
Sun or part shade, Colocasia provides a dramatic green foil to your other blooms! Growing from large tubers each spring, Elephant Ears grow to towering heights and their large leaves expand to draw the eye to an area without fail! A hardy perennial in zones 8-10, however, colder zones won't miss out - these bulbs can be brought inside or saved for next year!
Planting and Application:
Great as a stand-alone focal point, as a 'thriller' in planters and the garden, and as an amazing backdrop for your summer blooming flowers (or for your hammock)! Anywhere Elephant Ears grow, it's certain to draw attention! Pot up around seating areas for an instant vacation spot in your own backyard, or dress up your pool for the summer! These heart-shaped leaves look great with other large foliage plants like Banana plants and Palm trees!
Jumbo Elephant Ears can be used as annual accents or put into cool storage for the winter in frost-prone areas. Keeping the tubers in a cool dark location until spring. Warmer growing zones free of frost can enjoy these tropical plants year-round! Plant around water gardens and tropical displays for heat and humidity-resistant focal points. Use in pairs to stand on either side of a bench, path entrance or your front door as fantastic focal points, or groupings around your seating and entertaining areas for pinpoint privacy!
- Dramatic Heart-Shaped Bright Green Foliage
- Tropical Garden Effect
- Fast Growing Accent & Great Visual Appeal!
- Upright Fountains & Perpendicular Leaves
- Poolside, Large Planters, Mixed & Specimen Plantings in the Sun!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For the best coloration, grow Colocasia tubers in full sun or partial shade for the most color and plant them in organically rich well-drained soil. Loving rich, moist soil, Elephant Ears can top out at an easy 6-foot tall and fill a large area in a single growing season!
Gardeners in zones 3-7 may overwinter the corms indoors. As soon as the temperatures drop below 40°F, dig the corms up, brush off excess soil and store them in dry peat moss or wood shavings. Place in a warm, dark and dry place with a temperature no higher than 50-60°F. The old leaves die off and can be removed to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
- Grow in Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Tolerates Moist Soil for Water's Edge
- Well-Drained Soil
- Prune After Foliage Yellows
- Cold Zones Can Lift & Overwinter Corm
Jumbo Colocasia Elephant Ears adds high-impact tropical appeal to your landscape no matter how landlocked you are! Add these quality perennial corms to your garden this year with the help of NatureHills.com! Summer-planted bulbs and corms are shipped to your growing zone at the right planting time for you!
