Colocasia is a genus [3] [4] of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Some species are widely cultivated and naturalized in other tropical and subtropical regions.

Oct 7, 2023 · Colocasia is a wetland plant that prefers mild climates and lots of humidity. It has been naturalized all over Florida, where it can become invasive when not managed properly. In a container or a temperate climate, this shouldn’t be a problem.

Colocasia is a genus of herbaceous perennials famed for their large foliage which come in a variety of shades and in some different patterns. Their leaves are heart-shaped, thin, and rubbery. Originating from Southeastern Asia, these plants enjoy loamy, fertile soil and tropical climates.

Jun 1, 2021 · Colocasia esculenta (taro or elephant ears) is grown for its huge and velvety heart-shaped leaves in shades of lime green, purple or black. A tender perennial, it can be grown outside in the UK in summer, in a pot or in a border, where it looks especially good combined with other jungly, exotic-looking plants such as bananas, begonias or tree ...

May 23, 2022 · Colocasia (commonly called Elephant Ears) are stunning, fast growing plants that give a decidedly tropical flair to any garden. Here are 11 Colocasia varieties.

May 1, 2012 · Colocasias are tropical looking perennial plants known in the western world as elephant ear plants or taro. Ornamental colocasia (the focus of this article) are important garden plants because they add a bold, tropical look, and in the southern U.S. they make fabulous garden specimens.

If you're looking to add "wow" to your gardens, look no further than elephant ears! Although this common name can refer to several different plants, it's most often used for plants in the Colocasia genus (most often Colocasia esculenta). Also known as taro, this plant produces edible corms that are a staple food in various tropical regions and ...

Feb 28, 2022 · Colocasia plants are herbaceous perennials native to Southeast Asia and are commonly called “Elephant’s ear” due to their massive leaf structure. These elephant ear plants are not only grown for ornamental purposes.

Oct 12, 2021 · The term elephant ears is used for a variety of plants in the genus Colocasia and Alocasia. Both genera contain several species, but in the gardening world everyone seems to clump them together and, because of their leaf shape, call them elephant ears.

Elephant ear plant (Colocasia) is so easy to grow and belongs to the most famous and eye-getting herbaceous plant. Whether you want a more modest holder plant or a gigantic tropical-looking highlight, Colocasia offers a lot of shading and assortment and …