colocasia

Illustris Colocasia is a classic beauty. The heart-shaped, large purple-and-green leaves of Illustris are huge, and their dark highlights are stunning. This elephant ear is a lover of moist shade, but does best with a little dappled sunlight. It will tolerate boggy conditions. Provide light shade to full shade and consistently moist or boggy soil. It is a strong fast growing variety that does great in container, landscapes, ponds and patios.

This Black colocasia is a must for black plant fanatics. It has large matte black, heart shaped leaves on black/purple leaf stalks. As with most elephant ears, moist soil and high nutrition are the keys to great specimens. In shade leaves turn dark green. Once moved to bright sun, they turn back to black. In cooler subtropical climates leaves die back and the plant emerges from a rhizome in spring.

Diamond Head is a spectacular variety of Taro is named after the volcanic cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, which makes sense because both the cone and plant are black and lustrous! A stunning new addition to the world of elephant ears, Diamond Head's broad, lightly ruffled-edged, chocolate-black leaves have a shiny surface and a lustrous sheen that reflects the light. For best color, grow it in full sun. Mature plants form a well-behaved clump and reach 3 to 4 feet tall, with leaves up to 2 feet wide!

Very popular collectible hybrid, this is one plant that truly lives up to its cool name! Purple and green camouflaged leaves with a lime green stem. Each leaf of this Elephant Ear is like an artists canvas, no two are exactly alike. Splashed, splattered, sprayed, marbled, splotched - take your pick of adjectives to describe the unique pattern of lime green, chartreuse, purple, and near-black colors on each huge, arrow shaped leaf. Even its stout stems are colorful: light pink with dark rattlesnake-like stripes. The colors tend to be most vivid when sited in partial shade.
This plant will grow well in large containers or in the ground as long as consistent moisture is available. In the ground, the leaves can grow a whopping 2ft long by 18in wide and the plant can reach 6ft tall. This plant will also grow in shallow water.

Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society meeting in Florida, this dazzling elephant ear became the most wanted plant at the meeting. Emerging solid green, the 25" wide light green leaves begin turning butter cream-yellow along the center. The color then pours down into the main vein creating a huge bold Y-pattern in the center of the leaf. Color then bursts into the lateral (side) veins and begins its march to the margins. Coloring starts in spring, shortly after the first leaves mature. It sends out lots of side stolons which will root into the soil where moisture is adequate. The more moisture the larger the plant will grow.
Colocasia White Lava is similar to Colocasia Nancys Revenge but White Lava produces glossy red petioles whereas Nancys Revenge has green petioles.

Pharaohs Mask ™ (PP33772) Colocasia . It has bright green leaves that are accentuated by bulging purple veins, creating an unusual 3D effect that is impossible to ignore. At maturity, the leaf edges curve under, showing off the purple veins even more. Strong, dark stems, the same color of the veins, support individual leaves like masquerade masks. A nice cluster of them make for a big impact with the stripped foliage and dark stems that is unlike any elephant ear on the market.

Hilo Beauty is a gorgeous, ornamental, evergreen perennial plant with unique black stems with a bluish hue and lovely variegated large leaves. True to its tropical roots, Hilo Beauty is named after an island in Hawaii. It has wide, elephant ear leaves that look camouflaged. Contrasted with deep green leaves, smooth edges, and chartreuse pops of color, this stunner adds the wow factor to any collection.
You might see this plant called an Alocasia, but it seems to be a common misconception; in some sources it says "This plant was recently renamed an Alocasia, for-merly a Colocasia".

Large glossy green leaves are adorned with a wide band of creamy white down the center of each leaf. Veins are bright purple. There is also a distinct purple spot in the heart of each leaf. Perfect for large containers, garden borders, or mass landscape plantings. The large, glossy green leaves develop a striking creamy-white band down the center of each leaf that radiates out into the side veins as the leaf matures creating a stunning specimen that is attractive and eye-catching. This new colocasia is a tightly clumping plant that’s ideal for a container or garden bed.
Young plants come as green leaf, then start showing "white lava flow" as they develop.
Colocasia White Lava is similar to Colocasia Nancys Revenge but White Lava produces glossy red petioles whereas Nancys Revenge has green petioles.

The Largest Leaf on the Planet! A truly astonishing plant that lives up to its name. This elephant ear variety boasts enormous, show-stopping foliage that can stretch several feet long and wide. Its leaves feature a glossy texture, prominent ribbing, and a rich blue-green hue that fades to chartreuse around the edges.
This plant is a triploid, meaning it has three times the chromosomal power of typical elephant ears, which contributes to its dramatic size and vitality. Native to South India, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, it grows up to 7 feet tall with a spread of 5 to 8 feet, creating a lush, tropical atmosphere. It thrives in moist, boggy, or even wet soils enriched with organic matter, but during winter, it requires drier conditions to prevent rot. The key to success is consistent moisture paired with good drainage, and it grows best in full sun to light shade.
In addition to its ornamental value, it is also a versatile and nutritious plant, cultivated as a root vegetable for its edible starchy corm, which has a light purple hue from phenolic pigments. The corms can be roasted, baked, or boiled, revealing a sweet, nutty flavor thanks to their natural sugars. The starch is easily digestible, making it ideal for baby food, while the leaves are rich in vitamins A and C and contain more protein than the corms.
Despite its extraordinary size, it is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance, making it a stunning and practical choice for gardeners and food enthusiasts alike.