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Colocasia esculenta 'Elena' – Chartreuse Elephant's Ear for Bright Accents

'Elena' Elephant's Ear

Colocasia esculenta 'Elena' (kol-oh-KAY-shah ess-kew-LEN-tah) brings bright green leaves that add light and impact wherever planted.

Growing Conditions & Care

Gardeners in cool hardiness zones may overwinter tubers indoors covered by peat moss during winter, after leaves have been desiccated by frost.

Propagation

Plant tubers when soil is consistently around 70°F. Offspring shoots can be transplanted.

Potential Problems

Leaf edges burn if soil dries out too often. If tubers are kept too wet during winter storage, they may rot. Keep tubers and peat moss slightly damp, never wet.

Quick Reference

Height: 3 ft.
Spread: 1–3 ft.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Moderate
Foliage Color: Chartreuse green
Uses: Containers, foliage accent
Type: Tropical

Other: Colocasia 'Black Magic' (Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'): Dramatic Purple-Black Elephant Ears; Colocasia esculenta – Taro, Large Tropical Foliage Plant; Colocasia esculenta 'Coffee Cups' – Unique Cup-Shaped Foliage on Black Stems; Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' – Glossy Black Foliage for Water Features; Colocasia esculenta 'Heart of the Jungle' – Purple-Backed Foliage for Sun; Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay' – Crinkled Foliage on Black Stems; Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' – Classic Purple-and-Green Elephant's Ear for Shade; Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb' – Red-Stemmed Elephant's Ear for Wet Sites; Colocasia esculenta 'Tiger Stripe' – Streaked Stems and Chartreuse Leaves; Colocasia esculenta 'Thailand Giant' – Massive Elephant's Ear for Dramatic Impact

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