Description: 1 small actively growing root ball with smaller roots. Dug up on shipping day. Growing instructions included.Our most favorite Elephant Ear due to...--How how big it gets. 9 feet tall !--Super big leaves. 4 feet long. 3 feet wide. One of the largest leaf plants !--Quick grower--new leaf every 10 to 14 days. You will be amazed ! First leaves will be smaller than mature size. However, leaves get bigger with time. --Super easy to grow. Water very well, deeply 2 times a week.--Cold Hardy: USDA 8 to 10. Short periods to O degrees. Roots survives long winter periods 2O to 3O degrees if in very well draining soil and plenty of mulch.How to grow:Dig big hole where it will be protected from hot afternoon sun. Prefers dappled sun all day. Plenty of early morning sun is great.Soil--Mix plenty of compost. Add slow release fertilizer, extra than suggested.Water: once it starts to grow it will be slightly drought tolerant. However, it prefers plenty of water for the quickest growth. In warm climates USDA 8 and up, have the end result soil be like a bowl to catch plenty of water. Loves water. May be planted next to ponds and in marsh.In cold climates USDA 7 and colder. Have top of root slightly above soil line and heap more soil on top to make a small mount. Then it will stay a bit dryer over the winter. Mulch well over winter.Very cold climates: dig up and grow in warm place in a pot. May cut leaves if they get too big. Or, store in a cool dry place about 35 to 45 degrees. May be put on warming mat, in a pot, a few weeks before last freeze.Also known as Arrow Leaf Elephant Ear.Exact botanical scientific name: Xanthosoma (we think sub-species: sagittifolium).Order: Alismatales.Family: AraceaeSee my other plants ! :)We try to ship within 2 days or sooner. Sometimes it is 4 days. On a rare occasion 7 days.Questions answered usually within 2 business days or sooner. Sometimes longer. We try to respond to urgent questions quickly. Most listings have details. Mr. & Mrs. Google have answers to many specific questions about almost everything. They are your friend for a quick answer. :)All items from a smoke-free, pet free home. Thank you for reading this far. Happy Shopping. Have a super day. Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian
Price: 32 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-21T21:14:46.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, The warmer the better., Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical
Super Easy to Grow.: Growing Instructions Included.
Common Name: Elephant Ear
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Green
Growth Habit: Clumping
Soil Type: Well composted well draining fertilized soil., Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Silt
Brand: Central USA Plants
Season of Interest: Spring Summer Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Roots
Watering: Medium
Genus: Colocasia
Sunlight: Shade from hot afternoon sunlight., Partial Shade, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Foliage: Deciduous
Features: Potted
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
