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Tropical Elephant Ears
The thought of these plants conjures visions of deep, dark green, lush, moist and cool jungles. The sometimes immensely large but almost always heart shaped leaves of these plants, make for the ultimate addition to any tropically designed garden, home or office. Of the 70 or so species of these plants, all are incredibly fond of water, and love the sun. The profuse colors of these plants can range form a purple so deep it looks black to a green so soft it appears to be velvet. In a container or in the ground these plants are sure to add life to your private jungle.
For pond edges and water gardens Colocasia grow best. Their tubers can actually travel under shallow water to produce new plants.
For general landscaping and patios Xanthsomas and the larger Alocasias fill in well and provide a stately tropical effect.
For interiors, small to medium size Alocasias grow very well. They tend to thrive in medium light.

 
   





Alocasia "Amazonica Giant" w/galvonized planter
Code: ALO-AMA
Price: $32.95
Add some fresh air to your life with genuine O2 brand plants. All Alocasia "Amazonica Giant" w/galvonized planter are guaranteed to be well rooted and fully established in the growers pot. Quick FedEx Ground delivery. Order now, there are 3 Alocasia "Amazonica Giant" w/galvonized planter still available for the 2004 season.
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Complete with lined rustic galvonized planter. Alocasia Amazonica is a spectacular, easy to grow favorite. It typically has leaves 12-24 in. long by 6-11 in. wide. The upper surface of the leaf is a beautiful dark green and the midrib is typically a lime-white. The primary lateral veins are surrounded by whitish-silver zones. The lower surface is a bold matte purple with green-white midrib. The stem is typically 15 in. long and is green with dull brown variegation on the lower half. Amazonica is a must for any tropical plant lover.
 



Alocasia "Black Velvet"
Code: ALO-BVE
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Black Velvet- A beautiful dwarf variety with greens so deep that it appears black. The leaves are oval and somewhat shield shaped. The upper leaf surface is a dramatic green-black to black color, and the lower leaf surface is a rich purple. The bold iridescence of the leaf top gives this plant the soft look of velvet. With a maximum height ranging around 12" this Alocasia makes a wonderfully vibrant indoor addition to any home or office.
 



Alocasia Caladora "Persian Palm"
Code: ALO-CAL
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Caladora Persian Palm- The astonishing size of this tropical beauty is an extraordinary addition to any garden. Caladora can reach heights of 5'-7' or more and thrives well in large containers. The handsome foliage is a bright and vibrant green with large ribs and grows in an upright direction. A dramatic addition to any "ear" collection.
 



Alocasia Corozon "Tropica"
Code: ALO-COR
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Corozon- This fabulous dwarf plant with an almost plastic appearance, has wide pewter toned, arrow shaped leaves, with dark veins branching out from the center mid-vein. This fast growing beauty reaches about 18" tall and produces many small, shiny silvery leaves which can add a glowing border edge to your shady tropical garden.
 



Alocasia Elaine Nebula "Purple Dragon"
Code: ALO-ELA
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Elaine Nebula- A superb potted plant for any office or home. The leaf upper surface of this dwarf variety is a deep blue with even deeper blue zones around the primary veins. The lower surface is a deep vibrant red-purple with deeper colored primary veins and intermediate veinlets. The texture of the leaf is very thick and leathery. Reaching a mature height of 12"-18" this Alocasia makes a bold and vibrant statement, that reminds us of warm tropical nights and salt air breezes.
 



Alocasia Frydek "Jungle Green"
Code: ALO-FRY
Price: $24.95
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Alocasia Frydek- A narrow leafed Alocasia with a high degree of variegation. This is a beautiful tropical plant having satiny emerald-green leaves with white midrib, and pale stalks with bizarre purplish banding. This Alocasia likes shade, which makes it extremely easy to grow as a house plant or garden border plant. Mature heights of 2'-3' and bold foliage make for an impressive addition to any "Ear" collection.
 



Alocasia "Green Shield"
Code: ALO-GRE
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia "Green Shield" - A MUST FOR THE BEGINNER OR THE COLLECTOR! This is one of THE MOST ATTRACTIVE AND EASIEST TO GROW species of Alocasia. Green Shield even ships well with little to no transit shock. Introduced from the Philippines, leaves are oval, thick and unusually leather like. Upper leaf surface is bright lime-green with dramatically contrasting black zones around the primary veins. The lower leaf surface is paler green. Leaves reach 26-28 in. by 18-20 in. and have a light, soft texture balanced by a surprisingly narrow stem. Full height of approximately 3' and the fast growing nature of this plant makes it easy to divide and share. Green Shield will add an INCREDIBLE tropical appearance to any private jungle.
 



Alocasia Hilo Beauty "Hawiian"
Code: ALO-HIL
Price: $19.95
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Alocasia Hilo Beauty- A small growing species often reaching 2'-3', with stalks that are bluish-black and medium-green leaves beautifully marked with irregular areas of pale chartreuse, gray beneath with translucent colored blotches. The color is astonishing with a camouflage like pattern of dark and light greens with patches of yellows. This Alocasia, being the moist soil lover that it is, makes a good semi-aquatic plant for a pond border or terrarium.
 



Alocasia "Imperialis"
Code: ALO-IMP
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Imperialis- This Alocasia has extremely thick leaves and typically ashen blue-grey on the upper surface overlaid with deep blue-black zones around the midrib and primary veins. The plant is fully mature at about 20-26 in.in height and leaves up to in. long. With its faux plastic appearance and deep colors this bizarrely different plant makes for an interesting conversation piece in any home or office.
 



Alocasia Loweii Argentea "Metalica"
Code: ALO-LOW
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Loweii Argentea- This very rare and unusual elephant ear is quite different from the typical. This Fancy Taro is bluish-green with a metallic-sheen to the leaves, margined and veined in soft silver. Alocasia loweii var. Argentea is one of the best plants for a home or office. Reaching a mature height of 5'-6' this is an astonishingly stately Alocasia. Alocasia Loweii Argentea loves high light with only moderate shade. A bold centerpiece and "Must Have" for any tropical garden or small container.
 



Alocasia Macrorrhiza "Giant Alocasia"
Code: ALO-MAC
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Macrorrhiza- "Giant Alocasia" This very rare and unusual elephant ear is quite different from the typical. The HUGE thick sculpted forest green leaves with are held upright on dramatically rigid stems. Reaching a mature height of 8'-12' this is an astonishingly large and stately Alocasia. Macrorrhiza loves high light with only moderate shade. A bold centerpeice and "Must Have" for any tropical garden or very large container.
 



Alocasia "Macrorrhiza Variegata"
Code: ALO-MVA
Price: $39.95
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Alocasia Macrorrhiza Variegata- This is a very rare elephant ear and is quite different from the typical. The incredibly large, thickly sculpted glossy green leaves are held upright on dramatically rigid stems. The foliage is covered in white blotches. This rare species requires 40-60% shade and can reach heights in excess of 8'-10'. No tropical garden is complete without Macrorrhiza Variegata as a centerpieece.
 



Alocasia "New Guinea Gold"
Code: ALO-NGU
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia New Guinea Gold- A most curious form from Papua New Guinea that has a peculiar habit of producing variegated leaves only at certain times of the year (typically late summer through Autumn), occasionally missing out entirely in a year. This is not a typical case of variegation reversion since for the most part the plant does return to producing variegated leaves each year. There seems to be no apparent reason for this behavior. This very beautiful plant is quite different from the typical elephant ear. The thick sculpted glossy green and gold speckling makes this elephant ear unique. The leaves are held upright on dramatically rigid stems. It is quite hardy, surviving 0 degrees F, but prefers warmer conditions. When they are young the leaves are completely green. The speckling begins after the plants are a few months old. The leaves on these plants are approximately 14 -16 in. long and the plants mature height is 5'-6'. What an impressive addition to any tropical plant collection.
 



Alocasia Odora "Homescape"
Code: ALO-ODO
Price: $24.95
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Alocasia Odora- Similar to Alocasia Macrorrhiza, but slightly smaller only reaching a mature height of 4'-5 1/2'. Glossy, light green, stiff-fleshy elongated leaves up to 2' long with elevated stalks from thick stem. Odora produces wonderfully fragrant flowers and because it is more cold tolerant than other varieties, it is commonly used as a garden ornamental or for landscaping. This plant is a wonderful addition to any tropical garden or patio.
 



Alocasia Plumbae "Purple Passion"
Code: ALO-PLU
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Plumbae- The upper leaf surface is deep shiny black and underneath it is a silver-purple with purple veins, and a moderately bubbled surface. Easy to grow and share with friends or family this Alocasia lends itself to tropical patios indoor containers. With a mature height of 4'-5' it is a dramatic addition to any location.
 



Alocasia Portidora "Cold Hardy Giant"
Code: ALO-POR
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Portidora- One of the best GIANT ears for indoor and patio design. This Alocasia makes a stunning upright clump, reaching heights of 5'-6'. The giant green leaves are held upright by strong purple stalks. This is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden. Portodora needs to have rich moist organic soil for optimal growth making it an ideal background plant for any outside pond or water garden.
 



Alocasia Sinuata "Slim"
Code: ALO-SIN
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Sinuata- A relatively small growing plant with leaves 9 in. long and 4 in.wide. The leaves are green with the veins strongly impressed on the surface and prominent on the lower surface. At maturity the leaves reach 20 in. long and 13 in. wide and dramatically rippled along the edges. At full maturity this glamorous plant reaches 6'-7' and looks fantastic in a large container, placed on a patio or in a large room.
 



Colocasia Illustris "Paisley Elephant"
Code: COL-ILL
Price: $22.95
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Colocasia Illustris- This tropical loves a few inches of water and is usually found in the Himalayas. It is a tuberous herb with soft, shield shaped leaves. Its' color is a dull emerald green with purple blotches between the veins. Stalks are pale and marked in brown. Illustris is known for its' fast growth, heights of 5'-6', and love of moist soils making it an ideal pond edge or water garden regular. Note: this is one of our "Best Selling" plants for pond and landscapping use.
 



Colocasia "Red Stem Taro"
Code: COL-RST
Price: $29.95
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Colocasia Red Stem- This green faced elephant ear has beautiful bright red stems. Also known as Red Stem Taro this plant brings a splash of color to the party. Reaching mature heights of 5'-6' and doning colors so vibrant, you'd swear they were screaming, this plant makes an amazing addition to the ponds edge or water garden.
 



Xanthosoma Albo Marginata "Mickey Ears"
Code: XAN-AMA
Price: $29.95
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Xanthosoma Albo Marginata- This curious variety has fleshy leafstalks, long leaves, dark green with variegated margins and variegated patterns that start yellow and turn white with age. The tip forms a pocket. This amazing tropical is quite the conversation piece adding an interesting focal point to your home, office or garden. Albo can reach 3'-5' at full maturity, making it a wonderful addition to the suburban home jungle.
 



Xanthosoma Lineatum "Alien Mutant"
Code: XAN-LIN
Price: $24.95
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Xanthosoma Lineatum- Crested, unusual wrinkled leaves with whitish striations raised above the arrowhead shaped leaves' surface. Height of the plant at maturity is 4'-5'. Lineatum prefers milder temperatures and well drained soils making it ideal for indoor growing, and the show-stopping foliage of this very odd "Elephant Ear" makes it a must for the suburban jungle and serious collectors alike.
 



Xanthosoma Sagittifolium "Cape Cod Giant"
Code: XAN-SAG
Price: $29.95
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Xanthosoma Sagittifolium- This stout clumping herb of tropical South America is known by many as elephants ear. in. It is distinguished in part by its usually large leaves, with fleshy stalks up to 6 feet long and broad arrowhead-shaped leaves up to 3' long (and nearly as wide at the leaf base). This amazing plant can reach 5'-7' in height when mature. The handsome foliage and vibrant green can turn any dull garden or patio into a private paradise.
 



Xanthosoma Violaceum "Violet Giant"
Code: XAN-VIO
Price: $22.95
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Xanthosoma Violaceum- "Violet Giant" Is a beautiful foliage plant and is grown all over the tropics as a food plant. It is very variable but typically a plant with tuberous rhizomes and elegant leaves on a long stem. The stem is dark purple in color and this color is extended to the veins on the underside of the leaves. It is widely grown in Nepal and through the Himalayan range up to northeast India. Found growing in forest areas close to cultivated land where it is cultivated for food and fodder for cattle and pigs. Native to Caribbean Islands what a great way to bring the tropics alive in your own private paradise or jungle. Full mature height 4'-6'. Note: This is one of our all time "Best Selling" plants.
 



Alocasia Wentii "Purple Umbrella"
Code: ALO-WEN
Price: $29.95
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Alocasia Wentii- The size and rate of growth of this plant is quite remarkable. Leaves have been reported at lengths up to 40-45 inches and can easily surpass this in cultivation. This fast growing plant can easily be shared or divided for maximum garden potential. Containerized Wentii makes a fantastic centerpiece or patio plant. "A Florida Favorite."
 



Colocasia Esculenta "Giant Black Magic"
Code: COL-GBM
Price: $29.95
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Giant Black Magic is a beautiful Colocasia. This Colocasia has intense colors, dark plum leaves that appear black. The leaf grows on dark burgundy-black stems. It has an 8 ft. spread at a mature size. Black Magic grows well on water banks and in boggy areas.
 



Colocasia Esculenta "Nancyana"
Code: COL-ENA
Price: $29.95
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Colocasia Nancyana is one of those rare introductions that immediately becomes the new industry standard. Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society meeting in Florida, this dazzling elephant ear became the most wanted plant at the meeting. Emerging solid green, the 25 in. wide light green leaves begin turning butter cream-yellow along the center. The color then pours down into the main vein creating a huge bold Y-pattern in the center of the leaf. Color then bursts into the lateral side veins and begins its march to the margins. Coloring starts in spring, shortly after the first fully leaves mature. It sends out lots of side stolons which will root into the soil where moisture is adequate. The more moisture the larger the plant will grow.
 



Colocasia Esculenta "Chicago Harlequin"
Code: COL-ECH
Price: $29.95
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Collectors you must try this new striped elephant ear! Colocasia Chicago Harlequin was discovered by John Joicus of the Brookfield Zoo circa 1993, in a batch of normal Colocasia esculenta. The giant green leaves of C. Chicago Harlequin are each blotched with large lighter green random sectors. The highlight however is the tall 5 ft. stems which are vividly striped with cream and green vertical bands. Chicago Harlequin spreads rapidly in very wet areas by means of above ground rhizomes.
 



Colocasia Esculenta "Fallax"
Code: COL-EFA
Price: $29.95
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Colocasia Esculenta Fallax - This delightful elephant ear is from the Galloway brothers, Alan and Frank. Unlike most other elephant ears, this light shade and moisture lover forms rounded leaves of velvety medium green, each highlighted by a wide silver streak down the center vein, with smaller silver veins radiating from the center to the leaf edge. The plants are adorned all summer with small yellow spathe and spadix flowers. The 18 in. tall plants make 2 ft. wide clumps in 3 years, but should spread faster in very wet soils by means of short above ground stolons quite unique and beautiful!
 



Colocasia Esculenta "Excalibar"
Code: COL-EEX
Price: $29.95
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Esculenta Excalibar is a beautiful Colocasia. This Colocasia has intense colors, light plum leaves that appear gold. The leaf grows on golden stems. It has an 2 ft. spread at a mature size. Excalibar grows well on water banks and in boggy areas.
 



Colocasia "Ruffles"
Code: COL-RUF
Price: $29.95
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This spectacular form of the hardy elephant ear comes to us from a garden in Anniston, Alabama where it was discovered by SPEPS member Hayes Jackson. We can attest that this clumper has both phenomenal vigor as well as hardiness. Each 3 ft. long leaf has incredibly scalloped edges that set it apart from typical Colocasia Esculenta. In growth habit, it performs here as a clumper, unlike the more stoloniferous forms. Colocasia Ruffles has also multiplied faster than any elephant ear we have grown, with clumps multiplying from 1 to 100 divisions in twelve months.
 

 
 

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Tropical Elephant Ears small or large make a beautiful addition to any home, office or patio. They are easy to grow and simple to divide and share with friends. Elephant Ears depending on the species, can often be divided into 4 or more plants in just a few months providing you with the opportunity to spread their warmth throughout your patioscape, tropical garden, or  maybe share with friends.

Note: Some Elephant Ear species are limited to only a single crop in a year and often sell out fast! Should you not see the Elephant Ear plant you are looking for, it is sure to show up with the next seasons crop.

 
 

 

 

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