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GENUS |
DESCRIPTION |
Light Req't |
Finish Time |
Pot size Req't to finish |
Plant height when mature |
Plant Hardiness
Zone |
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ALOCASIA |
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Alocasia Amazonica |
Beautiful dark foliage with the highly desired African masked shaped leaf
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
8" to 14" |
3 to 4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Aurora |
An exciting new variety. Full growing plant with beautiful pink stems & silvery green leaves |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
6" to12" |
2 to 3 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Advincula 'Batwing' * |
A very odd bat-like leaf makes this a must for any collector |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
8" to 14" |
2-4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia 'Baku Park' |
Discovered by Jeff Searle in Borneo, this dwarf Alocasia reaches a maximum of 2 ½’ in height. It is a beautiful variety with saggitate leaves. It is very distinctive due to the zebra gray striping on the petiole. The leaves are green |
Shaded to Partial Sune |
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8-14" |
2 to 2-1/2 feet |
9
below 45°F plant may go dormant
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Alocasia macrorhizza 'Black Stem' |
Excellent clumping variety with strong vein lines that does well in containers
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
8" to 14" |
3 to 4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia boa
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A new upright that has nice serrated leaves and
a marbled stem. Great for containers! |
Partial Sun |
12-16 weeks |
8 to 14" |
5-6 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Brancifolia |
(New)
A new variety with incredible highly lobed leaf
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
6 to 8" |
1 to 3 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia macrorhizza 'Borneo Giant' |
Self-Explanatory |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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8" to 14" |
7-10 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Bullatta |
Known for the distinct leathery leaves that have an amazing texture |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
4 to 8" |
4 to 6 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Calidora (Persian Palm) |
A great addition to any landscape and will give it a tropical look instantly
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8" to 14" |
5 to 7 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Corozon |
Will add glowing silver edge to a shady tropical garden
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
4" to 8 " |
1 to 3 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia crassifolia |
Crassifolia is quite capable of producing leaves that are 36” long and 30” wide on 36” long petioles. The leathery, deep green leaves (paler on the lower surface) are distinctive not only for their size and shape but also because of their prominent veins. The midrib and numerous primary lateral veins are distinctively raised and this pattern is accented by a massive network of recessed veinlets between the primary veins which result in a somewhat blue effect. On the lower surface (clearly visible because the plant holds its leaves erect), the pattern is even more prominent because the midrib and primary veins are yellowish-green and the veinlets are raised. The basal lobes (12” long and 12” wide on a 30” long leaf) are almost square. The margins of the leaf are very slightly undulated and revolute. It is a highly desirable large, green terrestrial elephant ear. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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8-10" |
3 to 4-1.2 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia cuculata |
This plant is very versatile and has beautiful heart shaped leaves |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8 to 14" |
2 to 3 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Cuprea |
This outstanding dwarf variety has brilliant metallic copper leaves |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
8" to 10" |
1 to 2 feet tall |
9 |
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Alocasia Dewey's Reversal |
(new) dwarf
The colors of this unusual dwarf variety are the "reverse" of most Alocasia |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
4 to 8" |
1 foot |
9 |
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Alocasia Fantasy |
A small bushy variety that is very compact and colorful
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
4 to 8" |
1 to 2 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia 'Frydek' |
A wide leafed Alocasia micholitziana This is a beautiful tropical plant, narrow-sagittate, hard leaf satiny emerald-green with white midrib; pale stalks with bizarre purplish banding. This Alocasia likes shade, which makes it extremely easy to grow as a house plant |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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8 to 14" |
2-3 feet |
Zone 9 |
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Alocasia gagaena 'California' |
Attractive plant which is a very useful garden ornamental
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8 to 14" |
2-1/2 to 3 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia gigantea |
Large landscape variety with a a dark purplish-blue stem. Works well on a patio in a mixed container. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
Finish a 6" in 12-16 weeks |
6 to 8" |
5-6 feet
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Zone 9 |
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Alocasia 'Grandis' |
Alocasia ‘Grandis’ is broader than type. The leaves are a deep metallic brownish green, and veins are a grayish-green. It has a very large leaf, the veining is more silvery than that of the Alocasis lowii veitchii. The spathe has a whitish-green outside. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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10-14" |
3-4 feet
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Zone 9 |
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Alocasia Green Shield |
Excellent contrast with lime-green & black color makes the plant very distinguished |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12-16 weeks |
6" to 10" |
2 to 3 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Hilo Beauty |
The camouflage patterened leaf will not be able to hide, it stands out
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8" to 14" |
2 to 4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Hilo Bold
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A tetraploid selected from ‘Hilo Beauty.’ |
Shaded to partial sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8" to 14" |
2 to 4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia infernalis 'Kapit' |
An extraordinary and beautiful new Alocasia! Small growing with nicely held erect leaves that are a lustrous black-purple! |
Shaded to Partial Sune |
12-16 weeks |
6 to 10" |
12" |
9 |
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Alocasia Inoranta |
A strong, large, landscape and container specimen |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8" to 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia lauterbachiana |
Thin leafed upright variety, that is brand new to the market. It will make an excellent focal point in a container. It could be mistaken as a large birds nest anthurium |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
Finish a 6" in 12-16 weeks
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9 to 10" |
4 to 5 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia longiloba |
Upper leaf surface is bluish-green. Lower leaf surface is purple. Petioles are pinkish overlaid with brown variegation. The arrowhead shaped leaves are typically 10-14” long with blade margins, midrib and primary veins a silver-gray. Beautiful! |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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8 to 14" |
4 to 5 feet |
9 |
| NEW |
Alocasia Louisville |
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Alocasia loweii var. 'Argentea' |
Largest of the African mask varieties. Very exotic looking |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
8" to 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Lutea |
Bright yellow stem will add a splash of color to any landscape or mixed container
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8" to 14" |
3 to 4 feet |
7 |
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Alocasia macrorrhiza (gets huge) |
Thick powerful glossy green leaves will add depth to the landscape
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8" to 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
7b to 10 |
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Alocasia Mark Campbell |
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8 to 14" |
2 to 3 feet |
9 to 10 |
| NEW |
Alocasia mehanii |
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Alocasia nebula 'Elaine'
(dwarf variety) |
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 green petiole is flecked with purple spotting. The inflorescence I snow white with numerous purple spots over the upper spathe and tube. The peduncle is deep purple with even deeper purple-black spots and color zones. The texture of the leaf is very thick. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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4 to 6" |
12-18 inches |
9 |
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Alocasia nebula '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 height with leaves up to 12” long. The petioles are pale green overlaid with purple spots. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
6 to 8" |
20-26" |
Zone 9 |
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Alocasia nishihira NEW |
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
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Alocasia 'Nobilis' |
Also known as ‘Noble Sanderi”, this gorgeous variety is about twice the size of the species and has significantly less silver-white coloration around the midrib, the primary lateral veins and the margins. The margins are much less sinuate than the species. The leaf surface has as much black as it has green giving rise to the bronzy-red reflections. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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4-8" |
24" |
Zone 9 |
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Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold' |
Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘New Guinea Gold’ is 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 4”-6” long |
Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
4 to 8" |
4- to 6 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' |
The stunning dark foliage and size make this variety one of our favorites. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8" to 14" |
4 to 5 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Polly |
The perfect dwarf variety with the African mask shaped leaf.
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
4 to 8" |
1 to 2 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Portei ** |
A green landscape variety that has a beautiful highly lobed leaf |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
6 to 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia portora |
Stunning upright clump (portii x odora) is a perfect architectural specimen for the garden |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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8" to 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
7b |
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Alocasia Princeps 'Purple Cloak' |
Wow, what a beauty! The leaves have great
color and form. Suckers very well! |
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3 to 4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Purple Prince |
Foliage is Eggplant Purple! The large foliage is almost 1x2’. Fabulous short waxy arrowhead leaves with striking iridescent purple veins. This is a new David Fell hybrid |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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4 to 8" |
3 to 4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Purpley |
(new hybrid, purple top)
Attractive deep purple leaves complement the African masked shaped leaves |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
4 to 8" |
3 to 4 feet |
9 to 10 |
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Alocasia odora |
Also known as Alocasia tonkinensis Engl; ‘Night Scented Lily’. Located in the Philippines and Taiwan. Similar to Alocasia macrorrhiza, except during the intermediate growth stage when the leaves are slightly peltate. Glossy, light green, stiff-fleshy sagittate leaves up to 1m long with elevated stalks from thick stem: flowers fragrant. More cold tolerant than other varieties so it is commonly used as a garden ornamental and for landscaping |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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4-5 feet |
Zone 7b |
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Alocasia Reginula 'Black Velvet' |
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
4 to 8" |
1 to 2 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia ridleyi
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Thick leaves make this plant very wind
resistant & durable. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
6 to 10" |
2-4 feet
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9 |
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Alocasia reticulata |
Spectacular patterns on both leaves &
stems are the highlight of this variety. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
12-16 weeks |
6-10" |
2 to 3 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Robusta **new (HUGE!) |
If you want size, this one is a monster. Look at the man covered underneath the leaves |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8 to 14" |
8 to 12 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia Rugosa **new (tough leaf) |
It's hard to believe that this plant is real, the leaves feel like they are made of vinyl. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
16 to 20 weeks |
4 to 8" |
1 to 2 feet |
9 |
| NEW |
Alocasia sarawakensis |
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Alocasia sarian (CVT) |
A huge hybrid of Alocasia zebrine and Alocasia micholitziana it is easily told by its beautiful striped stem and upward pointing, wavy-edged leaves with white veins. This plant can grow up to 12’ tall. It is extremely easy to grow as a house plant. ‘Sarian’ grows the best in partial sun light |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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8 to 14" |
5-6' |
9 |
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Alocasia sinuata |
(large lobed, green)
The lobed leaf of this plant is very dramatic |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8 to 14" |
6 to 8 feet |
9 |
| NEW |
Alocasia 'Silver Dawn' |
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
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| NEW |
Alocasia Stingray |
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
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Alocasia Triangularis |
(new- triangular leaf)
A very bizarre variety which has small curled triangular leaves
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
12 to 16 weeks |
6 to 14" |
2 to 4 feet |
9 |
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Alocasia villenevii |
This is a highly desirable, rare species. The shiny, smooth, deep green leaves which are blackish around the lateral veins and midrib, and have the thickest texture of all the species. The lower surface is silver-white until maturity when it is pale green. The most notable feature is the ever intensifying red-maroon circular color zones (green in the center) on the petioles. These color rings are replaced by a concentration of red-maroon pigmentation is snow white with occasional red-maroon spots. Mature at about 2’ in height, old plants develop distinctively woody stems. |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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6 to 14" |
2' |
9 |
| NEW |
Alocasia Wanda |
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| NEW |
Alocasia Watsoniana |
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Alocasia Wentii |
A remarkably quick growing variety with a slightly round dark green leaf.
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Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8 to 14" |
3 to 4 feet |
7 |
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Alocasia Wentii 'Variegata' |
This is a variegated selection of the Alocasia wentii |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
8 to 14" |
3 to 4 feet |
7 |
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Alocasia White Knight |
Alocasia ‘White Knight’®, is a hybrid developed by Jim Georgisus. The thick, leathery leaf surface is a dusky, powdery grey, heavily overlaid with a dusky silver color on the main lateral veins and midrib. The lower surface of the leaf is a deep shinny purple |
Shaded to Partial Sune |
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8 to 14" |
4-5 feet
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9 |
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Alocasia Williams Hybrid |
Alocasia 'Williams Hybrid' is a cross between an Alocasia macrorrhiza and Alocasia amazonica |
Shaded to Partial Sune |
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Zone 9
below 45°F plant may go dormant |
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Alocasia zebrina |
The Alocasia zebrina has a large, arrow-shaped, plain green leaves on a slender stalk pale with thick veins and lightly undulate margin and white spathe |
Shaded to Partial Sun |
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8 to 14" |
5-6
feet |
Zone 9
below 45°F plant may go dormant |
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Alocasia zebrina x wenzelii |
This Alocasia is a cross between Alocasia zebrina and Alocasia wenzelii |
Shaded to Partial Sune |
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8 to 14" |
5-6
feet |
Zone 9
below 45°F plant may go dormant |
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GENUS |
DESCRIPTION |
Light Req't |
Finish Time |
Pot size Req't to finish |
Plant height when mature |
Plant Hardiness
Zone |
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COLOCASIA |
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Colocasia jenningsii |
This rarely seen elephant ear is loved for its velvety charcoal leaf face with central charcoal veining, and a giant silver blotch in the center of each leaf. Most material sold as this is actually Colocasia antiquorum ‘Illustris’ (no central silver pattern and green veins). This 18” tall shade and moisture loving species spreads in the garden via short rhizomes (similar to Colocasia fallax) forming new plants every few inches. Throughout the summer, the plants are adorned with small flowers of yellow spathes and spadix persuation. It will go dormant before it freezes and then resprouts in late June |
shaded to partial sun
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6 to 8 weeks |
6 to 8" |
1-2 feet
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7b |
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Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris |
Perfect for adding contrast to landscapes & water gardens, and a great mixed container centerpiece. |
Partial to Full Sun
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6 to 8 weeks |
8" to 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
7b-9 |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Beauty' |
This is a selection of ours form Colocasia 'Illustris'. It has a much darker black leaf which gives it an overall richer look! It is a very impressive centerpiece in a mixed container. Patios, landscapes, containers & ponds all around the world are just screaming to have this specimen! |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
3-4' |
7b |
| NEW |
Colocasia Black Magic Mini |
A dwarf version of Black Magic |
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6 to 8 weeks |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' |
dusky leafed plant works great in landscape, container or as a marginal |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8" top 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
7b |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles' |
Black magic with rufled leaf edges |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
4 to 6 feet tall |
7b |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Chicago Harlequin' |
The 5' tall stem and green vertical strips are the highlight of this variety |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
5 feet tall |
7b-10 |
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Colocasia Elena (chartreuse) PP17887 |
A chartreuse selection out of ‘Chicago
Harlequin’. |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
2 to 3 feet |
7B |
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Colocasia 'Ele Paio' Variegated |
Grows to 5-6 feet tall with large variegated leaves! The plants push out new leaves continually throughout
the growing season, each with a new un-uniformed design. The
variegations range from splattered (or) speckled with white painted look |
Partial to Full sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
2 to 3 feet |
7B |
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Colocasia fallax (2 colored leaves) |
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shaded to partial sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
6 to 8" " |
1 to 2 feet tall |
7 |
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Colocasia esculenta Fontenesii 'Black Stem' |
A spectacular plant which produces yellow aroid flowers 12" long that have the fragrance of papaya |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
4 to 6 feet tall |
7b |
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Colocasia 'Jacks Giant' |
Leaves get up to 4’ long and 3’ wide!!! You have
not seen big, until you see this full grown. |
Partial to Full Sun |
8 to 10 weeks |
8 to 14" |
6 to 8 feet |
7B |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Gigantea' |
Large wide leafed variety with light powder green color. Nice container certerpiece. |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
4 to 5 feet tall |
7 |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887 |
This is out of esculenta ‘Violet Stem’ and has dark black foliage and petioles. ‘Midnight requires grows best with consistently moist soil. Suitable for bogs and water gardens. |
shaded to partial sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14"
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18-24" |
7b |
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Colocasia esculenta 'nancyana' or Nancy's Revenge |
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” 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 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 |
shaded to partial sun
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6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
6 to 8 feet |
7b |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China' NEW |
This just might be the most cold hardy Colocasia out there. 'Pink China is hardy to ZONE 6! The pink stems are a nice touch too! |
shaded to partial sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
4-6 feet
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6 |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Red Stem' (Rhubarb) |
This green faced elephant ear has beautiful red petioles. Also known as ‘Red Stem Taro’ this plant is a section of Colocasia from Florida Aquatics. It is similar to Alocasia rubra. 'Red Stem' will do well as a pond plant |
shaded to partial sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
4-5' |
7b |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Ruffles' |
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’ 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 |
shaded to partial sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
6 feet |
7b |
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Colocasia Royal Hilo |
Won best new cultivar at the University of
Florida’s Trail Gardens. |
Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
5 to 6 feet |
7b |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup' |
‘Tea Cup’ is one of a kind, for sure. Just take a look at the leaf structure on this one! The leaves hold themselves very upright in an inverted cup like pose. Bizarre as can be, however very eye pleasing. When the sun shines down on 'Tea Cups' leaves it illuminates the leaf tissue around the dark purple veins, which gives it a very spectacular look. This is just one of those plants that were its architectural form will blow you away |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
3 to 4 feet |
7b |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Violet Stem' |
This gem makes a bold statement in the garden with 6’ deep purple petioles (stalks) leading to 3’ long giant green leaves with a slight hazy purple cast. The 1’ tall yellow flowers have a wonderful papaya-like fragrance. Although it sends out wild looking runners, it has been very slow to spread |
Partial to Full Sun |
6 to 8 weeks |
8 to 14" |
3 to 5 feet |
7b - 10 |
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GENUS |
DESCRIPTION |
Light Req't |
Finish Time |
Pot size Req't to finish |
Plant height when mature |
Plant Hardiness
Zone |
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Xanthosoma albo-marginata |
White variegation in leaf, also referred to as
the pocket plant. |
Partial Sun |
8 to 12 weeks |
6-10" |
4 to 5 feet |
9 |
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Xanthosoma atrovirens 'Dwarf Green' |
A fast grower with an attractive
bluish tint. |
2000-3000 ft-c but will tolerate lower light levels. 50°-90°F |
8 to 12 weeks |
6-8" |
18-24" |
Zone 9 |
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Xanthosoma aurea 'Lime Zinger' CVT |
Erect herb, with tuberous rhizomes, 40-70 cm high, with a general golden color, of unknown horticultural origin. Stemless when young, but developing the rhizome up to 50 cm above the ground in old plants. Leaf-blade membranous, with conspicuous veins above, 25-45 cm long, on spongy, 30-60 cm long sheathed petiole. Spathe erect, constrict, creamy 14-22 cm long, on 20-35 cm stalk. It is widely grown in semi-shade, usually in groups, in the tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in pots for indoors. ‘Lime Zinger’ is propagated easily by separation of the tuberous rhizomes |
2000-3000 ft-c but will tolerate lower light levels. 50°-90°F |
8 to 12 weeks |
6-14" |
3-4' |
Zone 9 |
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Xanthosoma jeoquinii lineatum |
Crested leaves with whitish striations raised above the arrowhead leaves' surface. Very odd 'Monstrose Elephant Ear.' |
2000-3000 ft-c but will tolerate lower light levels. 50°-90°F
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8 to 12 weeks |
6-14" |
4-5'
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Zone 9 |
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Xanthosoma lindenii 'Magnificum' |
An improved form of lindenii (Colombia) differing by having its yellowish to deep-green leaves beautifully and broadly veined with a cream to white color , and pale line just inside of the margin. This is an ornamental, evergreen herb, which grows from rhizome, with its showy arrow-shaped, thin-leathery leaves. It is one of the most beautiful of the warm greenhouse exotics |
2000-3000 ft-c but will tolerate lower light levels. 50°-90°F |
12 to 16 weeks |
6-14" |
2 to 4 feet |
Zone 9 |
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Xanthosoma sagittifolium |
This stout, clumping herb of tropical South America is known by many as “elephant’s ear.” It is distinguished in part by its usually large leaves, with fleshy petioles to 6 feet long and broad arrowhead-shaped blades to 3 feet long (and nearly as wide at the blade base). These leaves arise from a broad corm; offshoots appear on short rhizomes extending from the corm. The species is most often confused with the taro plant, Colocasia esculenta, but taro leaves are peltate – the petioles attach to the blades at a point interior to the blade margin, not at the edge of the blade as in elephant’s ear and other members of the arum family |
2000-3000 ft-c but will tolerate lower light levels. 50°-90°F |
6 to 8 weeks |
6-20" |
5-7' |
Zone 9 |
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Xanthosoma violaceum |
Xanthosoma violaceum is an aroid 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 petiole. The petiole 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 |
2000-3000 ft-c but will tolerate lower light levels. 50°-90°F |
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6-14" |
4-6'
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Zone 7b |
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