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Colocasia gigantea

Botanical Name
Colocasia gigantea
Common Names
Giant Elephant Ear, Indian Taro,
Green taro is an exotic evergreen perennial bulb with a tall, clumping habit. It produces green flowers and large foliage typical of giant elephant’s ear types. Commonly used in tropical gardens and indoor displays, it provides strong vertical form and dense leaf coverage. Suitable for planting in sheltered outdoor positions or as a feature in large containers. Grows to approx. 4m H x 2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Colocasia gigantea Giant Elephant Ear, Indian Taro,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping

Description:
Green taro is an exotic evergreen perennial bulb with a tall, clumping habit. It produces green flowers and large foliage typical of giant elephant’s ear types. Commonly used in tropical gardens and indoor displays, it provides strong vertical form and dense leaf coverage. Suitable for planting in sheltered outdoor positions or as a feature in large containers. Grows to approx. 4m H x 2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Shade Loam