BORNEO GIANT ELEPHANT EAR Taro Alocasia Macrorrhiza Small Rooted Plants

This young plant ranges from 2.5 to 6 inches and ships in a 3-inch-deep pot to keep your shipping costs at a minimum and to allow it to grow to maturity under your green thumb. The first picture in the ad shows a mature plant and the last picture shows typical sizes we ship.

When mature, the Borneo Giant's leaves can grow up to 3-feet long and 4-feet wide and the plant itself can grow up to 10 feet. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become more defined when they mature.

Mature height: 7-10+ feet
Light: Filtered sunlight
Soil: Well-drained. Keep moist but not soggy.
Zones: 7b-11
Dormant Stage
During the cold and dark of fall and winter, this plant goes into dormancy, so your order may arrive with no leaves. No fear. This is an important part of the growing cycle in which the plant is strengthening its root system. It's still a healthy plant that will begin growing new leaves in spring when there are more light and warmer temperatures during the day and night.