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    Jumbo Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs

    Jumbo Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs

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    Features

    Life Cycle Perennial
    Planting Season Spring
    Color Green
    Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
    Bloom Season Summer through Fall
    Plant Characteristics Easy to Grow & Maintain
    Use Container Garden, House Plant, Landscaping
    Growing Conditions Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
    Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

    About Jumbo Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs

    Alocasia macrorrhiza

    Seed Type Bulb

    These JUMBO Upright Elephant Ears are an even more impressive variety. The technical name of Alocasia Macrorrhiza, unlike other Elephant Ears, has huge, thick, leathery, upright leaves. These easy-to-grow plants appear as though reaching for the sky and can grow as high as 10 feet in tropical climates and 8 feet in less warm areas. Once fully matured these are a magnificient dispaly in your garden.

    Planting Information

    Planting Jumbo Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs

    Planting Season Spring
    Light Requirement Partial Shade
    Planting Depth 4 to 6 inches Deep
    Plant Height 72 to 96 inches, Up to 120 inches in Tropical Climates
    Plant Spacing 4 feet
    Water Needs High
    Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
    Bulb Size 9 to 11 inches circumference
    View our Elephant Ears Planting Guide to learn more.

    Coverage

    Amount
    		Recommended Coverage
    1 Bulb / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
    3 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 3 Sq. Ft
    5 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 5 Sq. Ft

    Companions Plants

    Companion Plants for Jumbo Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs

    Aesthetic or Culinary