Colocasia esculenta 'Elena' 'Elena' elephant's ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Elena') kol-oh-KAY-shah ess-kew-LEN-tah Genus:  Colocasia Bright green leaves add light and impact any place 'Elena' sets its roots. Care:  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 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Foliage Foliage Color Chartreuse green Uses Container Style Foliage Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Tropicals