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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: ColocasiaSpecies: esculenta
Cultivar
Mojito Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'
Cultivar: Mojito
Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' features broad, lush foliage mottled with distinctive dark purple and black flecks against a bright green backdrop. This tropical perennial provides architectural interest, reaching substantial heights in favorable, warm conditions. It is highly sought after for its unique color pattern and makes a bold statement in patio containers or as a centerpiece in a tropical garden setting.
Mojito Elephant Ear is a stunning tropical perennial known for its large, heart-shaped leaves splashed with striking purple and black variegation. It thrives in warm, moist environments and adds dramatic texture to containers or garden beds.
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Plant Detail
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Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Partial shade to bright, indirect light.
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Water
Requires consistent moisture; do not allow soil to dry out completely. Tolerates very moist or boggy soil conditions.
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Mature size
3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
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Hardiness
8-11
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with upright stems.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Coloration can vary based on light intensity and temperature; brighter, indirect light often enhances the intensity of the black and purple variegation.
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Climate note
Thrives in heat and high humidity; protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in typical garden settings; grown primarily for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Partial shade to bright, indirect light.
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Growth rate
Moderate to fast during warm summer months.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every few weeks during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove old, damaged, or yellowing leaves at the base of the stem to maintain a tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Coloration can vary based on light intensity and temperature; brighter, indirect light often enhances the intensity of the black and purple variegation.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with upright stems.
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Spacing
3-4 feet apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in typical garden settings; grown primarily for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
8-11
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Temperature
Thrives in heat and high humidity; protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Requires consistent moisture; do not allow soil to dry out completely. Tolerates very moist or boggy soil conditions.
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Soil
Rich, fertile, organic-rich, well-draining soil.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for containers; ensure the pot is large enough to support the mature root system and keep soil consistently moist.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Large, vibrant green, heart-shaped leaves with irregular purple and black speckles and blotches.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are heart-shaped and peltate (stem attaches to the back of the leaf); variegation consists of black/purple spots.
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Fruit Flower Look
N/A - grown for decorative foliage.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flower structures (spadix and spathe) are rarely seen and should not be a focal point on starter imagery.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain clumping habit and upright foliage orientation; avoid spreading, vine-like, or sprawling visual depictions.
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Mature Plant Look
A bold, upright clumping tropical plant with large, spotted heart-shaped foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, dramatic heart-shaped leaves with mottled dark purple to black spotting on emerald green blades; upright stalks.
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Morphology Rules
Leaf size and color intensity are key; maintain proportions of leaf blade to stem length.
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Plant Faqs
Does Mojito Elephant Ear need full sun? It prefers partial shade or bright, filtered light to prevent leaf scorch. Can I grow this plant in a container? Yes, it thrives in large pots if kept consistently moist. Is this plant winter hardy? No, it is a tropical perennial that requires protection from frost and freezing temperatures.
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Root Look
Fibrous white roots within a firm, moist growing plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, rich potting medium typical of tropical nursery production.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with developing leaves that may show early signs of mottled coloration.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young heart-shaped leaves, green petioles, and active root development within the propagation plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Mojito Elephant Ear. This is Mojito Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush tropical garden you want to create. The defining feature is the beautiful, heart-shaped foliage, which is intricately speckled with deep purple and black against bright green leaves. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a larger final container or garden bed once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant Mojito Elephant Ear, a tropical standout known for its unique purple-splashed foliage. Perfect for adding a bold, architectural touch to your patio containers or tropical garden landscape.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Colocasia esculenta Mojito Elephant Ear
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