Colocasia esculenta 'Heart of the Jungle' 'Heart of the Jungle' elephant's ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Heart of the Jungle') kol-oh-KAY-shah ess-kew-LEN-tah Genus:  Colocasia A demure egg-shell finish and a dark purple underpinning make the foliage of 'Heart of the Jungle' special. Care:  This grand elephant’s ear puts out leaf after leaf if given full sun and moist soil. Gardeners in cool hardiness zones may overwinter plant’s tubers indoors covered by peat moss during winter, after the leaves have been desiccated by frost. Propagation:  Plant tubers when soil is consistently around 70°F. Offspring shoots can be transplanted. Problems:  Leaf edges burn if the soil dries out too often. If the tubers are kept too wet during winter storage, they may rot. Keep the tubers and peat moss slightly damp, never wet.

Overview

Height 4 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Foliage Uses Container Style Foliage Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Tropicals