Colocasia esculenta 'Red Stem' ('Rubarb')
Colocasia esculenta 'Red Stem' ('Rubarb')

Growing Information

  • Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade
  • Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss
  • Mature Height: 4-5'
  • Pot Size: 8-14"
  • Hardiness: Zone 7b
  • Origin: NA

This green faced elephant ear has beautiful red petioles. Also known as 'Red Stem Taro' this plant is a section of Colocasia from Florida Aquatics. It is similar to Alocasia rubra. 'Red Stem' will do well as a pond plant.