Thailand Giant Elephant Ear (Thai Giant) - Colocasia gigantea Ornamental the striking Black Velvet is

the striking Black Velvet is a great elephant ear variety for you

• Zones: 9b-10

which allows it to grow to a majestic heights and be rather cold hardy

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Thailand Giant Elephant Ear (Thai Giant) - Colocasia gigantea Ornamental the striking Black Velvet isColocasia gigantea, or Thailand Giant, is reach for the sky kind of giant. It grows up to 10 feet tall with leaves up to 5 feet long and 4 feet wide. So grab a lemonade and take a seat under the Thai Giant's generous shade. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature. Average mature height: 7 10 feet Light: Full to part sun Soil: Well drained.