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      |  | Alocasia Amazonica | Beautiful dark foliage with the highly desired African masked shaped leaf | Shaded to Partial Sun | 12 to 16 weeks | 8" to 14" | 3 to 4 feet | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | Alocasia boa 
 | 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 | 
    
    
      |  | Alocasia macrorhizza 'Borneo Giant' | Self-Explanatory | Shaded to Partial Sun |  | 8" to 14" | 7-10 feet | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | Alocasia Calidora (Persian Palm) | A great addition to any landscape and will give it a tropical look instantly | Shaded to Partial Sun | 8 to 12 weeks | 8" to 14" | 5 to 7 feet | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
    
      |  | 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 |  | 8 to 14" | 2-3 feet | Zone 9 | 
    
      |  | Alocasia gagaena 'California' | Attractive plant which is a very useful garden ornamental | Shaded to Partial Sun | 8 to 12 weeks | 8 to 14" | 2-1/2 to 3 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 
 | 9 to 10" | 4 to 5 feet | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | Alocasia Lutea | Bright yellow stem will add a splash of color to any landscape or mixed container | Shaded to Partial Sun | 8 to 12 weeks | 8" to 14" | 3 to 4 feet | 7 | 
    
      |  | Alocasia macrorrhiza (gets huge) | Thick powerful glossy green leaves will add depth to the landscape | Shaded to Partial Sun | 8 to 12 weeks | 8" to 14" | 5 to 6 feet | 7b to 10 | 
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      |  | Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Borneo Giant' | Self explanatory- A giant amongst macrorrhiza | Shaded to Partial Sun | 8 to 12 weeks | 8" to 20" | 7-10 feet | Zone 9 | 
    
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | Alocasia Polly | The perfect dwarf variety with the African mask shaped leaf. | Shaded to Partial Sun | 12 to 16 weeks | 4 to 8" | 1 to 2  feet | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | Alocasia Portei 'Malaysian Monster' | Alocasia portei (Malaysian Monster) this large growing species has some of the most dramatic foliage in the Alocasia family. The pinnate leaves are long 2 to 3 feet and 2 to 3 feet wide. These large segmented leaves give a very tropical feel. The petioles are dark brown and streaked. Plants can grow from 4 feet to over 10 feet tall in idea conditions | Shaded to Partial Sun | 8 to 12 weeks | 6 to 14 | 4 to 9 feet | 9 | 
    
      |  | Alocasia portora | Stunning upright clump (portii x odora) is a perfect architectural specimen for the garden | Shaded to Partial Sun |  | 8" to 14" | 5 to 6 feet | 7b | 
    
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 |  |  | 4-5 feet | Zone 7b | 
    
      |  | Alocasia Reginula 'Black Velvet' | A compact plant with velvety dark green leaves. 
 | Shaded to Partial Sun | 12 to 16 weeks | 4 to 8" | 1 to 2 feet | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
    
      |  | 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 |  | 8 to 14" | 5-6' | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | Alocasia Stingray | A medium size plant with unusual leaves shaped like a stingray. | Shaded to Partial Sun | 12 to 16 weeks | 6" to 10" | 3 to 4 feet | 9 | 
    
    
      |  | Alocasia Williams Hybrid | Alocasia 'Williams Hybrid' is a cross between an Alocasia macrorrhiza and   Alocasia amazonica | Shaded to Partial Sune |  |  |  | Zone 9 below 45°F plant may go dormant
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      |  | CALADIUM |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Caladium bicolor | This dusty green plant has splotches of bright lavender on leaves. | shaded | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 8-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium Burnt Rose     | Intense, highly glossy raspberry red leaves   | shaded | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-10 | 
    
      |  | Caladium Candy Cane | Fancy Leaf variety that has a white leaf with Bold Red veins and very thin green netted veins It has a very thin green border
 | shaded | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-10 | 
    
      |  | Caladium Cerise | Dusky purple leaves with black veins and flecks of pink throughout | shaded | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-10 | 
    
      |  | Caladium Cinnabar | Highly glossy red foliage with a broadly ruffled leaf. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-10 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Dark Chocolate |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Caladium Excalibur | A very unique Caladium with pinkish green foliage. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 2-5' | 7b-10 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Green Pearl' | White leaves with purple to black veins radiating throughout the leaf. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Hot Lips | Outstanding rich red glossy leaves. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 8-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Lucky Purple' | Stunning color, pink, purple and shades of blue.. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 8-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium humboldtii 'Mini White' | A dwarf bushy variety that is great in containers or landscapes. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1' | 8-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Pink Charm' | A very compact habit, reddish pink shading to purple pink near the margins, slightly white veins. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 8-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Pink Paisley' | A compact reddish pink variety with a green margin and white veins, glossy leaves | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 8-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium rubicundrum 'Bi Color' |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Siam Moon' |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Thai Beauty' | Unbelievable color in the leaves. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 2' | 8-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Thai Red' | Incredibly bright pinkish-red foliage! | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Thai Star' |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Toasted Bronze' | Oval shaped red/purple leaves that are exceptionally thick and glossy. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-11 | 
    
      |  | Caladium 'Yellow Blossom' | Light up a container with this dramatic color combination. | Shade | 6-8" | 14-16 weeks | 1-2' | 9-11 | 
    
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      |  | COLOCASIA |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Colocasia 'Blue Hawaii' PP20,003 
 | 'Blue Hawaii' has large green leaves with prominent bluish-purple  veins, an undulating bluish-purple margin, matte finish and semi-glossy  dark burgundy petioles (stems). The Royal Hawaiian Colocasia series has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers, landscaped beds and pond-side plantings. | Full Sun for best color |  | 1 gal | 48" | Zone 7b, frost triggers dormancy | 
    
      |  | Colocasia 'Diamond Head' PP19,939 | 'Diamond Head' has a combination of large dark purple to black leaves  with a spectacular glossy finish, a small circular-shaped dark burgundy  colored 'piko' and semi-glossy dark burgundy petioles (stems). The  Royal Hawaiian Colocasia series has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers, landscaped beds and pond-side plantings. | Full Sun for best color |  | 1 gal or larger | 48-60" | Zone 7b, frost triggers dormancy | 
    
    
      |  | Colocasia antiquorum    'Illustris | Perfect for adding contrast to landscapes & water gardens, and a great mixed container centerpiece. | Partial to Full Sun 
 | 6 to 8 weeks | 8" to 14" | 5 to 6 feet | 7b-9 | 
    
      |  | 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 |  | 6 to 8 weeks |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta 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 | 
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta '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 | 
    
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta 'Jacks Giant' - the grower (about 6 foot tall) posing with the plant in suburban Maryland | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta gigantea (Thailand Giant Strain) | The size of the leaves compared to the person shown speaks for itself. Hence the name Gigantea. Contrast to Jack's Giant, the leaves are kind of wrinkly. | Partial to full sun | 1 gallon in 8 - 10 weeks and a 2 gallon plant in 12 – 16 weeks. | 1 gallon in 8 - 10 weeks and a 2 gallon plant in 12 – 16 weeks. | Grows up to 9 feet tall with leaves that span 5 feet long and 4 feet wide | Zone 8 - 10 | 
    
      |  | 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" 
 | 18-24" | 7b | 
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta 'Midori Sour' |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' The harlequin black blotching on green leaves is its attraction and makes it desirable.
 | This beautiful colocasia speaks for itself. Incredible contrasting  blacks and greens adorn its leaves. This camouflage effect is matched  with light green stems streaked with dark purple that fade up to pink.  What a great attention getter! | 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade | aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss | 8 to 14" | 4'-6' | 7b | 
    
      |  | 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 
 | 6 to 8 weeks | 8 to 14" | 6 to 8 feet | 7b | 
    
      |  | 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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      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta 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 | 
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup' or 'Coffe 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 | 
    
    
      |  | Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Storm' | Small dark foliage with bold central white marking , Great Clumping habit, | Partial to Full Sun |  |  | 2-3 feet | 7b-10 | 
    
    
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      |  | PHILODENDRON |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron Congo Patent. 11724 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron 'Enzie' - NEW |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron ‘Hope’- NEW |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron ‘Imperial Red ’- NEW |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron ‘Jungle Boogie ’- NEW |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron 'Lickety Split' |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron 'Little' Hope' |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron ‘Moonlight’- NEW |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron ‘Narrow’- NEW |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
    
      |  | Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' |  | Shade to partial sun |  |  |  |  | 
    
      |  | Philodendron Self-Heading 'Autumn' | A hybrid selection chosen for its   display of colors like the season for which it was named. The youngest leaves   are golden-bronze and as the leaves mature the color gradually changes to   copper, then to burgundy and finally to green. | 1000-1500 foot candles or 85-90%   shade. Light levels that are too high will cause leaves to bleach-out,   eventually turning white. They then will burn and die. Use a well draining loose   medium. Allow plants to dry out thoroughly before watering. 60-85 degree temperatures. Does not   like temperatures above 95 degrees. Fertilizer 100ppm N constant of a 3:1:2,   2:1:2, or 1:1:1 water soluble fertilizer or periodic feed (every 3rd irrigation)   at 250-350 ppm. | Cell packs should be stuck 1ppp into   3" or 4" pots for the first 3-4 months. After that they can be sold or bumped to   their final pot size: 6" - 4 months 2ppp 8" - 8 months 3ppp 10" - 10 months   3ppp | see finish time |  | Zone 10 | 
    
    
      |  | Philodendron Self-Heading 'Hope' | The plant has excellent basal   branching. Hope is much more resistant to bacterial diseases. The leaves are   deeply lobed and show this characteristic much sooner than the seedling selloum   species. Holds up well in low light situations in the interior | Fullest plants are by growing in full   sun and shading off before shipping. Can also be grown full time in nor more   than 50% shade. Plants grown in shade will be greener but not as full as those   grown in sun. Temp of 35-90 degrees. | Cell pack to 6” - 4 months Cell pack   to 8" - 6 months Cell pack to 10" - 8 months | Good for 6", 8", 10", and larger pots |  | Zone 10 | 
    
      |  | Philodendron  'Moonlight' | A self-heading variety. Leaves are   stunning yellow as they unfurl, then gradually turn to a dark green as they   mature. Youngest leaves are always yellow. | 1000 foot candles - 90% shade.   Excessive light levels will cause yellow leaves to turn white and eventually   necrotic. Use a well draining loose medium soil. Allow plants to dry out   thoroughly before watering. 60-85 degrees. No temps above 95 degrees. | Cell packs should be stuck 1ppp into   3" or 4" pots for the first 4-5 months. After that they can be sold or bumped to   their final pot size: 6" - 6 months 2ppp 8" - 8 months 3ppp 10" - 10 months   3ppp | see finish time | Zone 10 |  | 
    
    
    
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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 | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 
 | 8 to 12 weeks | 6-14" | 4-5' 
 | Zone 9 | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 | 
    
      |  | 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 |  | 6-14" | 4-6' 
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