Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' PP21995

Colocasia 'Mojito' can grow in shallow water.

Common Name: Elephant Ear

This is one plant that truly lives up to its cool name!

Each leaf of this Elephant Ear is like an artist’s canvas, no two are exactly alike. Splashed, splattered, sprayed, marbled, splotched--take your pick of adjectives to describe the unique pattern of lime green, chartreuse, purple, and near-black colors on each huge, arrow shaped leaf. Even its stout stems are colorful: light pink with dark rattlesnake-like stripes. The colors tend to be most vivid when sited in partial shade.

This plant will grow well in large containers or in the ground as long as consistent moisture is available. In the ground, the leaves can grow a whopping 2ft long by 18in wide and the plant can reach 6ft tall. This plant will also grow in shallow water.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Feet

Spread:

4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

(7),8,9,10

Foliage Color:

Green shades Purple shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Asian Patio Container Eclectic Modern Water Garden

Other Features:

Bog Plant Container Attractive Foliage Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Colocasia is an outstanding tropical plant that is often grown as an annual in colder zones. It is a moisture loving plant that needs consistently moist to wet soil to perform best and achieve its maximum size. Colocasia will also grow in shallow water near the edges of ponds or bogs. This plant prefers full sun as long as sufficient moisture and humidity are provided. In dry climates, it is better sited in partial shade. Colocasias are heavy feeders, so the soil should be enriched with humus and other organic nutrients should be provided on a regular basis. Where Colocasia is hardy, it should be mulched well in winter to protect the central tuber.

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