giant elephant's ear
Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant Strain'
Overview
Giant Elephant's Ear (Colocasia Gigantea 'Thailand Giant Strain') is a beautiful and dramatic plant that will draw the eye to any landscape. It stands out with the oversized leaves that can reach up to two feet long. These massive green leaves feature long stalks that can be supported with frames in order to display their beauty. The powdery greyish green veins serve as a pleasing contrast to the emerald hue. This plant is also incredibly impressive due its striking white and purple veins that contrast perfectly with the green leaves. Not only can Colocasia Gigantea 'Thailand Giant Strain' add a stunning dimension to gardens, but it is also able to thrive in both full sun and partial shade. For these reasons, it's no wonder that Giant Elephant's Ear is one of the most amazing plants of all time.
Care Guide
Watering
Watering for giant elephant's ear plants should be done once to twice on a weekly basis, and each watering should be deep enough to moisten the soil. The soil should generally remain moist throughout the growing season, but not overly soaked. During periods of extreme heat or drought, giant elephant's ears may need to be watered more frequently. Bottom-watering is ideal, as it eliminates the need to constantly check the soil moisture content. When hand-watering, use room-temperature water and thoroughly water the soil.
Light
Giant elephant's ear needs plenty of sunlight for optimal growth, at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight a day. This plant grows best in the warmer months from late spring through summer, when the sun is at its highest and temperatures are highest. From late summer through winter, it should get indirect sunlight from a nearby windowsill or other bright spot.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 8–10.
Pruning
For the giant elephant's ear, pruning should be done in the spring and summer. Prune back just the tips of growing stems to encourage healthy, bushy new growth and help contain the plant’s size. Depending on the size of the plant, you may want to prune up to 1-third of the plant. Pruning is important to help to maintain the size and shape of the giant elephant's ear.
Propagation
Division, Air Layering Propagation, Stem Propagation, Offsets, Seed Propagation
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