Light Pilla Taro Elephant EarLight Pilla Taro Elephant Ear New When you get your taro elephant ear you should replant in its new large pot however acclimate this for 3 4 days out of direct sunlight on the north side of your home in a calm tray of water letting the pot uptake the moisture it needs until it acclimates some new roots and then move that new larger pot into the pond around the 4th day moving if in direct sunlight to prevent wilting after acclimation.

Depth (soil surface → water surface): 8–18" (shallower = more flowers)

Hardiness: Generally hardy USDA Zones 6–12 (emerges later than standard hardies)

and a glowing crown of golden yellow stamens

Grows well in full sun to shade

still water shows flowers best

The First Bloom Race: The frantic

Bloom Mid-summer

this smothers growth and reduces blooming

maturing to dark green

It is famous for very large red blooms held above the water and a unique flower form with more than 130 actual petals

Give it a wide pot—more room = stronger plant = bigger flowers

pressing them 3–4 inches into the soil near the rhizome