Green Elephant Ear

🌿 Green Elephant Ear

Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta
Common Name: Green Elephant Ear
Plant Type: Tropical perennial foliage plant
USDA Zones: 8–11 (can be grown as annual or in containers in colder zones)
Mature Size: 3–6 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Rich, moist to wet, well-drained
Bloom Time: Grown for foliage (flowers are rare and insignificant)
Leaf Color: Bright to deep green, heart- or shield-shaped
Growth Habit: Spreading via underground tubers or runners