Colocasia esculenta Elepaio House Plants When the new growth emerges

When the new growth emerges in late spring

The pinnules (fern leaflets) are also smaller than typical

Chuck Purtymun is a real prize for hosta lovers

via a US National Arboretum expedition (USNA 45507-D)

The flowers resemble fireworks or literally bombs bursting in air

Colocasia esculenta Elepaio House Plants When the new growth emergesNamed after the rare Hawaiian flycatcher bird, this very rare, small growing elephant ear is one of the classic old Hawaiian cultivars. Colocasia 'Elepaio' makes a small, 3' tall clump of green foliage that is heavily spotted with white paint like flecks. This unstable chimeral variegation pattern often results in some leaves that are half green and half white. Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio' is a true curiosity and what we call a "fun" plant for the