Colocasia Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Colocasia is a tropical perennial plant grown for its large, heart-shaped leaves and bold ornamental appearance. It is suitable for tropical gardens, containers, borders, water gardens, and warm-climate landscapes. The plant grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Colocasia develops a clumping growth habit and adds large foliage to garden spaces.

Features

• Produces large, heart-shaped leaves
• Tropical perennial foliage plant
• Suitable for gardens and landscapes
• Ideal for containers and water gardens
• Grows well in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers fertile, moist soil
• Clumping growth habit
• Suitable for warm-climate planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta
• Common Name (US): Elephant Ear
• Seed Type / Variety: Colocasia Seeds
• Growth Habit: Tropical herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 21 to 29°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Regular to high moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 90 to 180 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm