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.
botanical information about Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
Features Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
| height: | 50-150 cm |
| flowering: | |
| leaf color: | green, purplish brown |
| growth: | medium |
| light: | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
| moisture: | moist |
| soil texture: | pervious |
| pH: | acid, neutral |
| winter zone: | 7 [-15°C] |
