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Alocasia Boa

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Boa is an exciting new upright Alocasia that features...  more

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Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Alocasia Imperial Red

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Alocasia Imperial Red has big ruffled green leaves...  more

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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Alocasia lauterbachiana Purple Sword

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Purple Sword features dark purple sword shaped leaves...  more

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6"/1 gal pot
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$29.95

Alocasia macrorrhiza Black Stem

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersOrnamental foliageFragrantEdibleFlood tolerant

Black stems and veins adorn this extraordinary form...  more

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10"/3 gal pot
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$29.95

Alocasia plumbea Nigra Metallica

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

With purple and stems and leaves underneath, this...  more

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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
1 Plant in stock
Last one
$29.95

Alocasia Tiny Dancers

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Alocasia Tiny Dancers is an unusual aroid that only...  more

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10"/3 gal pot, large plant
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$29.95

Colocasia (Alocasia) Hilo Beauty - Variegated Elephant Ear

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Hilo Beauty is a gorgeous, ornamental, evergreen perennial...  more

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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
1 Plant in stock
Last one
$59.95

Colocasia antiquorum Illustris

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticRegular waterOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Illustris Colocasia is a classic beauty. The heart-shaped,...  more

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Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
6 Plants in stock
$29.95

Colocasia esculenta Black Magic

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

This Black colocasia is a must for black plant fanatics....  more

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10"/3 gal pot
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$39.95
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Colocasia esculenta Diamond Head

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Diamond Head is a spectacular variety of Taro is named...  more

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Colocasia esculenta Mojito

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Very popular collectible hybrid, this is one plant...  more

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Colocasia esculenta Nancys Revenge (Nancyana)

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society...  more

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10"/3 gal pot, very large plant
7 Plants in stock
$29.95

Colocasia esculenta Tea Cup, Tea Party

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Colocasia Tea Cup (or Coffee Cups) has cupped up leaves....  more

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Canna Cannova Red Golden Flame

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterModerate waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersOrnamental foliageRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Canna Cannova Red Golden Flame is a compact variety...  more

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Canna Tropicanna

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterModerate waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersOrnamental foliageRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Canna Tropicanna with its bright tangerine blooms...  more

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10"/3 gal pot
 

Colocasia Thailand Giant - Taro Root, Mafafa

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticRegular waterOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

The biggest leaf on planet!
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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Xanthosoma albo-marginata - Mickey Mouse Taro

Semi-shade

Mickey Mouse Taro, Mighty Mouse. This curious variety...  more

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Aquatic and Bog plants Q&A

The wet spot

Do you have a property with a pond or creek? Maybe you have an area that seems to stay pretty wet most of the time. This might just be the perfect place for a bog garden. There are many tropical plants that work well as bog plants. Two of the largest groups are the Alocasia and the Colocasia or taro. Many of these are commonly called elephant ears and some of them can grow as large as an elephant’s ear. Be sure to keep these plants moist in order to look their best.
There are a number of other pond plants available. Many of them can be grown in containers in a pond which will allow you to move them around from time to time. Other water plants for ponds, such as the Rhizophora mangle or Red mangrove can help to keep your pond clean and smaller specimens can be grown in a terrarium or on a shelf in your aquarium. This is a freshwater aquatic plant that is also adaptable to salt water.

Where to buy plants for wet spots?

We have many of these pond plants for sale in our online store. Also, if you are in the Southwest Florida, Ft. Myers area, please stop by our Garden Center located at 13890 Orange River Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33905. Here you will be able to see many of the plants in person and we also have a large pond that may help you with ideas for your own wet spot.