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Colocasia Lime Zingiber
(Elephant Ear)

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Beautiful foliage of the Colocasia Lime Zingiber or Elephant Ear plant

Colocasia Lime Zingiber
(Elephant Ear)


Family:  Araceae
Light:  Full sun, sun-part shade, Light shade
Height: 4' 
Spread:  2-3'
Foliage:  Lime-green
Soil:  Rich, organic, keep moist
Water:  Abundant

Uses:  Mixed container, bedding
Propagation:  Tuber division, offsets
Comments:  Colocasia Lime Zingiber or Elephant Ear is a  tropical perennial plant that spreads by rhizomes . The leaves are very eye-catching, the pattern varies from one leaf to another. A great bulb plant to have for  the water garden, mixed container centerpiece and landscaping area.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  7b-10