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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Plant Height: 8 to 12 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
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Common names
  • Upright Elephant Ear
  • Giant Taro
  • Wild Taro
  • Elephant's Ear

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Uploaded by LariAnn
Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2019-08-03
This plant has been dormant for about 8 years, and just re-emerge

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