Colocasia Tea Cup Plant (Elephant Ear) – Stunning Tropical Foliage for Gardens & Containers

Add dramatic tropical beauty to your indoor or outdoor space with the Colocasia Tea Cup Plant, a striking variety of Elephant Ear known for its unique cup-shaped leaves that naturally collect water. With its bold foliage, architectural form, and lush appearance, this eye-catching plant creates an instant focal point in gardens, patios, pondsides, and landscape designs.

The Colocasia Tea Cup features large, deep green leaves that curve upward to form a distinctive "tea cup" shape, making it one of the most sought-after ornamental foliage plants for tropical-inspired gardens. Thriving in moist soil and warm conditions, it delivers impressive growth throughout the growing season.

Key Features

• Unique cup-shaped foliage that holds water after rain
• Large tropical leaves with rich green colour
• Ideal for garden borders, water gardens, and containers
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Creates a bold, exotic landscape feature
• Suitable for sunny to partially shaded locations

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'
• Common Name: Tea Cup Elephant Ear
• Plant Type: Tropical perennial
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Prefers consistently moist soil
• Mature Height: Typically 3–5 feet (90–150 cm)
• Ideal For: Tropical gardens, patio containers, pond edges, and feature planting

Why Choose Colocasia Tea Cup?

Gardeners love the Tea Cup Elephant Ear for its unusual foliage and dramatic visual impact. Its sculptural leaves collect rainwater, creating a fascinating feature that attracts attention and adds a unique tropical character to any landscape.

Bring lush tropical elegance to your garden with the spectacular Colocasia Tea Cup Plant—an unforgettable addition for plant enthusiasts and landscape designers alike.

9cm pot