Elena Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta patio and the leaves turn from

and the leaves turn from orange to yellow as the weather cools

Soil: Good water-holding capacity

it reaches 6 to 8 inches

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

Elena Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta patio and the leaves turn fromThe Elena elephant ear is a must have for every garden with its chartreuse lime green leaves complete with contrasting purple markings. The Elena is incredibly easy to grow and grows quickly. Use the Elena along a pond's edge or even in a pond, grow it in a container, or plant it in a flowerbed. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature.