Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
- Bulbous plant
- 50-150 cm high
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
Elephant ear, a decorative, tropical foliage plant with large, heart-shaped leaves. Illustris is a cultivar where the green veins contrast beautifully on the maroon-colored leaves. The color is retained when the plant is placed in full sun. Care like a houseplant.
Garden use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 150 cm |
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| Leaf colour | Green, Purple |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
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| Moisture | Moist |
| Soil | Pervious |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' |
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| Genus | Colocasia |
| Family | Araceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |
