Water Plants

Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'

Mojito elephant ear

Mojito elephant ear ('Mojito'), photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company; PP21,995. Propagation is prohibited.

Large green leaves are splashed and flecked with dark purple-black markings, each with its own pattern. This tropical foliage plant makes a bold accent in a moist bed or generous container and needs protection from local winter frost.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Pond placement: Moist bed or pond margin in up to 6 in. of standing water.
Winter care: In colder local gardens, lift tubers in fall and store dry above 45°F, or move a container to frost-free indoor storage.
Mature size: 4–5 ft. tall × About 4–5 ft. (Missouri Botanical Garden) wide
Water: Moist to wet soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10; protect indoors locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$12.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Tolerates wet soil.

Keep in mind: Raw leaves and tubers irritate the mouth if eaten; keep away from pets.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Green leaves mottled with dark purple-black.

Water garden care

Planting method: Moist garden bed or roomy aquatic pot; keep leaves above the water surface.
Watering: Keep moist through active growth.
Pruning: Remove damaged leaves at the base.

Sources & photo credits

Missouri Botanical Garden

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Mojito elephant ear ('Mojito'), photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company; resized for web without enlargement. · Ball customer promotional-use photo license

Image notes: Mojito elephant ear ('Mojito'), photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company; resized for web without enlargement. PP21,995. Propagation is prohibited.

Reviewed September 29, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.