About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Green
Growth Habit
Clumping, Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Plant Characteristics
Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use
Container Garden, House Plant, Landscaping
Growing Conditions
Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Elephant Ear Bulbs
Colocasia esculenta
Seed Type
Bulb
Colocasia Esculenta Elephant Ears are fast and easy to grow. They can reach a height of 6 feet, with each leaf possibly reaching 2-to-3 feet in length and a whole foot in width.
Planting Information
Planting Elephant Ear Bulbs
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Partial Shade
Planting Depth
4 to 6 inches Deep
Plant Height
48 to 72 inches
Plant Spacing
2 to 4 feet
Water Needs
High
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
5 to 7 inches circumference
View our Elephant Ears Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 3 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1.75 Sq. Ft |
| 6 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft |
| 9 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 6.75 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Elephant Ear Bulbs
Aesthetic or Culinary
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