Elephant Ear: Tropical Thailand Giant plant bulb

Colocasia Gigantea aka Thailand giant elephant ear. Local Pick up only

The name is simply a nod to the giant foliage these plants produce. Most rise from rhizomes, which are fairly easy to divide. Elephant ear division is useful to prevent overcrowding, produce more plants in a different location and enhance plant health. 

Water when the soil starts to feel a little dry. If your Elephant Ear plant gets too much water, it will let you know by “weeping” or dripping water from the tip of the blue/ green leaf. 

An outdoor planted elephant ear plant peaks at 8 feet. And it has a growth rate of 3 to 5 feet per year. Most of the growth occurs in the summer. you can cut any yellowing leaves early, to save energy for new growth!