Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant'
Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant'
Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant'

Colocasia esculenta ‘Jack’s Giant’

Taro, Elephant's Ear

Colocasia esculenta ‘Jack’s Giant’ is a tuberous perennial with strikingly massive leaves, ideal for any large room.

It can be grown outdoors in summer months in a sheltered spot, away from winds that can shred the delicate leaves.

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Origin: Oceania, South Asia
Genus: Colocasia
Species / Cultivar: esculenta
Common Name: Taro, Elephant's Ear
Synonym: Alocasia illustris, Caladium esculentum, Colocasia vulgaris

Plant Biography

Although a tropical plant, Colocasia esculenta ‘Jack’s Giant’ has found its way into the British gardens too.

Originating in Oceania, the Taro plant has been one of the earliest cultivated plants for human consumption. It’s a food staple in many countries, ranging from New Zealand to Africa and South America.

The flowers are inconspicuous and the plant rarely flowers in cultivation.

Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant'
Light: Bright Indirect
This plant likes sun, but keep out of direct sunlight. Best placed in an area near a window.
Soil: Indoor Potting Mix
Enjoys moist well drained soil with composted organics and some drainage material.
Temperature: 12 - 28°C
Temperature range at which this plant is healthiest and grows best.
Growth Rate: Fast
Capable of prolific growth, especially during growing season.
Water Requirement: Keep Topped Up
Keep the soil moist at all times, while avoiding roots to sit in a pool of water.
Humidity: High
Provide moist air via daily misting or trays of wet grit. Keep away from drafts and heaters.
Maintenance: A little
Easy to care for, just keep an eye on any extra environmental needs such as humidity.
Situation: Part Shade
Enjoys several hours of direct sunlight but may enjoy dappling or shade at midday.
Eventual Height: 3 - 4m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 3m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Will need protection from frosts in order to survive winter, eg. with fleece jacket.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.
Care & Size Guidance

Care & Size Guidance

The Taro plant grows happily if kept as an indoor plant in a bright room, away from sun light. It will thrive in rooms where humidity is high, as the leaves tend to evaporate massive amounts of water.

Keep the plant pot topped up, moist at all times. Feed with a seaweed based fertiliser to provide the plant with the necessary nutrients for its massive leaves.

It can be kept outdoors in summer, in a sheltered spot. It will thrive next to a pond or a heated Koi pond.

All parts of the plant are toxic and sap may irritate the skin on contact.
Choosing the right pot for your plant

Choosing the right pot for your plant

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