Aloha™ Elephant Ear - Colocasia Berry FigDr. John Cho, of the University of Hawaii, bred a mix of the Colocasia illustris and Colocasia esculenta, so now we can say aloha to the Royal Hawaiian Aloha elephant ear a perfect blend of the striking leaf of the illustris and the clumping habit of the esculenta. The Aloha has black dark purple leaves with green veins and stems. Height when mature: 4 feet Light: Full to part sun. Soil: Rich well drained, keep moist, do not let dry out between
The fruit is large
The Alocasia Mandalay
It's sometimes called nard grass or mana grass
Added to a salad
Jack's Giant reaches spectacular size very quickly
"good things come to those who wait"
Tolerates most conditions except for wet soil
The fruit is great for making jams
• Average mature height: 4-20 feet
Fruiting season: Spring and summer
It flowers from May to September
• Zone: 10