Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

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.

Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

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.

flowering : -
height : 50-150 cm
where to plant : full sun ⋄ sunny ⋄ morning sun ⋄ evening sun ⋄ open shade ⋄

11,62
bulb / size
quantity
normally in stock
Ref 32513.49

where to plant 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]

botanical information about Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

  • Botanical name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
  • Genus: Colocasia
  • Family: Araceae
  • origin: hybrid