Product Description
Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' (20)ct Flat
Common Name: Giant Elephant Ear
To say that this plant will dwarf any plant you already own would be putting it mildly! ‘Thailand Giant’ is much larger than C. gigantea. Its glaucous green leaves can measure a whopping 5' long x 4' wide each. Full grown plants typically reach 9ft tall, though some grown in tropical climates have reportedly reached 20'.
From a young age, this plant produces pleasantly perfumed, white, lily-like flowers, though it really is grown more for its gigantic leaves.
Thanks to Petra Schmidt of Plant Delights Nursery, who collected seed growing in the wild in Thailand, we can all enjoy this seedling selection. Create your own private jungle with Colocasia g. ‘Thailand Giant’!
Colocasia is an outstanding tropical plant that is often grown as an annual in colder zones. It is a moisture loving plant that needs consistently moist to wet soil to perform best and achieve its maximum size. Colocasia will also grow in shallow water near the edges of ponds or bogs. This plant prefers full sun as long as sufficient moisture and humidity are provided. In dry climates, it is better sited in partial shade. Colocasias are heavy feeders, so the soil should be enriched with humus and other organic nutrients should be provided on a regular basis. Where Colocasia is hardy, it should be mulched well in winter to protect the central tuber.
Height: 9.0 Feet
Spread: 9.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
Flower Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Consistent Water Needs
Fertile Soil Quality
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Rapid
Approximate Plug Measurements: 3.25 inches deep x 2.6 inches wide.