Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'
'Tea Cup' features bright green leaves that are curved into the shape of cups. Tall stems are dark purple and leaves have dark purple veins as well.
Easy to grow in partial sun to partial shade in well drained soil.
Planting and Maintenance Info:
Light Requirements: Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1
Dig a hole slightly deeper than the bulb itself. Place in hole, blunt side down. Space multiple bulbs at least 2 feet apart. Requires no fertilizer. Excellent plant for containers which can then be easily lifted in northern climates where they may not survive the winter if left unprotected.
Plant Height:
36-48 In
Bloom Time:
Foliage plant all season
Hardiness Zone:
8-10
Delivery
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Delivery zone includes the North Shore Suburbs North up to Winthrop Harbor and Wauconda; North Side of Chicago to downtown and Southwest to Oak Park. See here for a list of zip codes and full details on our delivery services.
No-contact Curbside Pickup
We offer free in-store pickup at our retail store at 3132 Lake Avenue in Wilmette, IL. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup within 3-5 days. Once you receive this email, please pick up the items within 72 hours.
Returns
Returns accepted within 14 days by replying directly to our order confirmation email. Refunds issued only in original form of payment.
