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Alocasia lauterbachiana Purple Sword

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5398 Alocasia lauterbachiana Purple Sword

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Unknown name

Purple Sword features dark purple sword shaped leaves and purple stems.
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Alocasia macrorrhiza lutea - Solid Gold

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5396 Alocasia macrorrhiza lutea - Solid Gold

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Fragrant Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

Solid Gold is a giant Alocasia, easily growing to 6 ft high in good tropical conditions. It has glossy emerald green leaves up to 1 metre long held stiffly upwards, with prominent yellow veining on the underside of the leaves.
The striking and spectacular aspect of this plant is, of course, the buttercup yellow stems and veins on the undersides of the leaves. It is a bright and obvious yellow, not just a pale green or lemon color. The more light the plants receive, the brighter the stem and the darker the leaf will be. The stems of young plants are a lighter, greenish color until they get a few leaves; as they get older, the yellow color becomes more prominent.
This is a fast growing Alocasia and in good conditions. It grows larger in the ground than in pots - Alocasias seem to need a lot of room for their roots to get the huge leaves.
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Alocasia macrorrhiza Variegata

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5378 Alocasia macrorrhiza Variegata

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Fragrant Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

Rare Variegated Elephant Ears, spectacular hybrid. Grows more compact than other Elephant Ears, making it an excellent choice for a large container.
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5399 Alocasia plumbea Nigra Metallica

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Unknown name

With purple and stems and leaves underneath, this is the most purple Alocasia. While not the largest leaf, its leaves feature a glossy metallic shine.
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Alocasia sanderiana (amazonica) Polly - Dwarf Kris plant

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4425 Alocasia sanderiana (amazonica) Polly - Dwarf Kris plant

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Shade Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Kris plant, a dwarf form. A beautiful plant with flat, V-shaped leaves, deeply scalloped along the margins. The color is shiny, dark green, with bold white veining.
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Alocasia Stingray

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1062 Alocasia Stingray

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

This very fast growing and easy care plant is an unusual looking Alocasia. It originates from Thailand. The rounded leaves have the normal lobed rear but come to a long point and truly resemble the body of a stingray complete with tail. Grows to 6 feet Dying back in colder climate. This still doesn't kill it. According to different sources it's hardy to Zone 8 or 9.
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5966 Alocasia Tiny Dancers

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Unknown name

Alocasia Tiny Dancers is an unusual aroid that only grows about 14" tall with bright green stems and leaves that have a slightly cupped form. Its growth habit, however, gives the appearance of a full bushy plant as the stems emerge at different times, giving it a tiered effect. One of the best houseplants for its ease of care. Keep it moist, go light on the fertilizer and grow in a partially sunlit window if it is an indoor houseplant. It also makes an ideal plant for an outdoor patio due to its unique form.
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Canna Pretoria (Bengal Tiger) - Variegated

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5500 Canna Pretoria (Bengal Tiger) - Variegated

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

Spectacularly variegated canna Pretoria aka Bengal Tiger offers large chartreuse and cream striped leaves with a purplish red margin. Shades of orange (varying with the seasons) large blooms. Extra gorgeous vividly colored canna. Also called Canna generalis Aureostriata, it is imported from India. It is a sport of Canna Wyoming that originated from radiation experiments in the 1950's at India's Agri Horticultural Society. Considered by many to be the most beautiful of canna lilies. The dramatic stalks of green- and yellow-striped variegated leaves with a brilliant maroon edge grow to 6' and are topped in summer with bright orange flowers that are favored by hummingbirds. Will also grow in water as an aquatic plant. Awarded the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
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Canna x Alaskan White

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6280 Canna x Alaskan White

With radiant, off-white blooms, Canna Lily Alaska is a beautiful addition to any garden. This canna is perfect for containers and small-space gardens where you want to create a classic statement.
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Canna x Australia

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3417 Canna x Australia

Collectable variety of Canna Lily with bright red flowers and burgundy leaves. Each stem will produce blooms year round when mature. Adds instant color in mixed containers or landscapes. Perennial growing up to 6-7 ft, with long narrow leaves and showy red flowers. Tolerates flooding, grows well along waterline. Used in seed jewelry. This species is also used for necklaces and rosaries in India.
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Colocasia esculenta Black Runner

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4099 Colocasia esculenta Black Runner

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Unusual color Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

This Black Beauty colocasia is a must for black plant fanatics. It has large matte black, heart shaped leaves on black/purple leaf stalks. As with most elephant ears, moist soil and high nutrition are the keys to great specimens. In shade leaves turn dark green. Once moved to bright sun, they turn back to black. In cooler subtropical climates leaves die back and the plant emerges from a rhizome in spring.
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Colocasia esculenta Diamond Head

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4185 Colocasia esculenta Diamond Head

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Unusual color Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

The 15" long, glossy, chocolate-black, lightly ruffled-edged leaves compose a well-behaved 4' tall clump.
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Colocasia esculenta Mojito

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4184 Colocasia esculenta Mojito

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Unusual color Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

Very popular collectible hybrid, this is one plant that truly lives up to its cool name! Purple and green camouflaged leaves with a lime green stem. Each leaf of this Elephant Ear is like an artists canvas, no two are exactly alike. Splashed, splattered, sprayed, marbled, splotched - take your pick of adjectives to describe the unique pattern of lime green, chartreuse, purple, and near-black colors on each huge, arrow shaped leaf. Even its stout stems are colorful: light pink with dark rattlesnake-like stripes. The colors tend to be most vivid when sited in partial shade.
This plant will grow well in large containers or in the ground as long as consistent moisture is available. In the ground, the leaves can grow a whopping 2ft long by 18in wide and the plant can reach 6ft tall. This plant will also grow in shallow water.
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Colocasia esculenta White Lava

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4188 Colocasia esculenta White Lava

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Unusual color Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

Large glossy green leaves are adorned with a wide band of creamy white down the center of each leaf. Veins are bright purple. There is also a distinct purple spot in the heart of each leaf. Perfect for large containers, garden borders, or mass landscape plantings. The large, glossy green leaves develop a striking creamy-white band down the center of each leaf that radiates out into the side veins as the leaf matures creating a stunning specimen that is attractive and eye-catching. This new colocasia is a tightly clumping plant that’s ideal for a container or garden bed.
Young plants come as green leaf, then start showing "white lava flow" as they develop.
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Colocasia Thailand Giant - Taro Root

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4500 Colocasia Thailand Giant - Taro Root

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Regular water Ornamental foliage Flood tolerant

Taro is native to South India and Southeast Asia. It is primarily grown as a root vegetable for its edible starchy corm, and as a leaf vegetable. It is a food staple in African, Oceanic and South Indian cultures and is believed to have been one of the earliest cultivated plants. It is known by many local names and often referred to as "elephant ears" when grown as an ornamental plant.
The corms, which have a light purple color due to phenolic pigments, are roasted, baked or boiled, and the natural sugars give a sweet nutty flavor. The starch is easily digestible, and since the grains are fine and small it is often used for baby food. The leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C and contain more protein than the corms.
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Cyperus haspan - Dwarf Papyrus

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4784 Cyperus haspan - Dwarf Papyrus

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Flood tolerant

Great as bog plant, for ponds and borders. Can be kept in a pot in a small pond.
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Equisetum hyemale - Horsetail

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5250 Equisetum hyemale - Horsetail

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Bog or aquatic Regular water Ornamental foliage Irritating Invasive Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Horsetail, Scouring Rush. Interesting oriental looking plant with leafless stems. Grows in continuously moist soil and tolerates full sun to partial shade. Great for containers, adding an unusual touch to your patio. Often grown in Japanese-style gardens, at the edge of ponds and in the margins of ornamental water gardens.
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Rhizophora mangle - Red mangrove, 3 seedlings

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2594 Rhizophora mangle - Red mangrove, 3 seedlings

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Flood tolerant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Red Mangrove. Current year seedlings, pack of 3. This plant is very slow growing. Perfect plant to keep your fish tank clean and healthy. Grows well even in the saltwater tank. See Lucky Mangrove Do-It-Yourself kit.
Also consider getting a Book about growing mangroves.
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Xanthosoma albo-marginata - Mickey Mouse Taro

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6456 Xanthosoma albo-marginata - Mickey Mouse Taro

Semi-shade

Mickey Mouse Taro, Mighty Mouse. This curious variety of elephant ear is a must for every rare plant collection> Unusually variegated Aroid, it has irregularly margined leaves which when first opening, its edges are a cream yellow, later turning white, and often swirled. A show stopper! This plant is thought to be a mutation of a species. Most think it is a form of atrovirens or even a possible hybrid. The leaves are never identical most are streaked with large blotches of white on dark blue green leaves. One of the most odd features of the plant is the fact that most leaves will develop a small cup like pocket at the leaf tip and sometimes a small string like structure will form. Plants usually grow with leaves held horizontally. It is always a conversation piece in the garden. Mighty Mouse can reach 3-4 ft at full maturity making it a wonderful addition to your jungle. Plants produce tubers and can be wintered in either in a greenhouse or cool storage.
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Xanthosoma violaceum - Black Malanga, Blue Taro

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2650 Xanthosoma violaceum - Black Malanga, Blue Taro

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Edible

Black Malanga, Blue Taro. Huge leaves of dusty purple dangle from maroon-stemmed plants! The most spectacular Elephant's Ear. At 5-6 feet high and wide it's perfect in pots, spreading its graceful foliage over the border; or standing in solitary splendor in partly-shaded gardens. Survives hard freeze, goes dormant in cold winter.
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