Colocasia gigantea ‘Thailand Giant’

(Thailand Giant Elephant Ears)


$37.99


Hardiness Zones:

 7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

To say that this plant will dwarf any plant you already own would be putting it mildly! ‘Thailand Giant’ is much larger than C. gigantea.  Its glaucous green leaves can measure a whopping 5′ long x 4′ wide each.  Full grown plants typically reach 9ft tall, though some grown in tropical climates have reportedly reached 20′.

Description

Best grown in fertile, humusy, organically rich, medium to wet soils in part shade or filtered sun. When growing plants in garden soils, provide regular moisture, especially during dry summer periods, and do not allow soils to dry out. Plants may also be grown as pond marginals in up to 6″ of standing water. Plants produce prodigious amounts of growth and appreciate regular fertilization during the growing season. Site plants in locations protected from strong winds.

Additional information

Common Name

Thailand Giant Elephant Ears

Botanical Name

Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Fast

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

to 9 ft.

Width

to 9 ft.

Soil Condition

Average to Wet Soils

Water Needs

High

Blooming Period

Spring

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

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