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 Jumbo - Elephant Ear Bulbs
Colocasia esculenta
Seed Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Jumbo
Colocasia Esculenta Elephant Ears are fast and easy to grow. This JUMBO variety reach a height of 8 feet, with each leaf possibly reaching 2-to-3 feet in length and a whole foot in width.
Planting Information
Planting Jumbo - Elephant Ear Bulbs
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Partial Shade
Planting Depth
4 to 6 inches Deep
Plant Height
72 inches and up
Plant Spacing
4 feet
Water Needs
High
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
7 to 9 inches circumference
View our Elephant Ears Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 1 Bulb / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1 Sq. Ft |
| 3 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 3 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 5 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Jumbo - Elephant Ear Bulbs
Aesthetic or Culinary
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