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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Taro Sale & Siam Ruby Banana
« on: July 24, 2013, 10:00:15 AM »
Been a while since I've checked in here! 
I've got some nice looking new hybrid Taros that I would rather get rid of than mess with over wintering.
Some of the big specialty nurseries are getting big bucks for these. I've been selling them for $9, but will offer them here for $5 each. I'd prefer orders to be for at least 2 plants or more.
They are growing in quart pots and the foliage stands between 14" to 24" tall.
Shipping will be $8 for up to 2 plants and $0.50/plant for each additional plant. Plants will be shipped bare root.
PM me here or email me at josh@inthecountrygardenandgifts.com with questions or orders. I will send out PayPal invoices which can be payed through your PayPal account or by credit card (you do not need a PayPal account!).
I have these varieties (descriptions copied from my website):
Black Coral
The most dramatic of the Royal Hawaiian series of elephant ears, yet! Large, arrow-shaped leaves are puckered with wavy margins and the color of an inky-black oil slick. Colocasia 'Black Coral' forms a striking 4' tall specimen at the margin of a pond or the back of a bed. Thrives in the heat, with rich soil and lots of moisture. Neon-blue veins an an electric spark!
Mojito
'Mojito' is one of the wildest Elephant Ears out there! This sport of Colocasia 'Black Marble' has large green leaves that are splattered with dark purple markings. No two leaves are the same. Colocasia 'Mojito' will grow to 6' tall if planted in rich, constantly moist soil.
Noble Gigante
What do you get when you cross the gargantuan Colocasia Thailand Giant with the richly colored Colocasia 'Black Magic'? A huge, purple elephant ear that will stop traffic!! Leaves can reach 3' long and 2' across and are the color of grape juice when grown in full sun, or softer, smokey purple in the shade. New leaves emerge with green veins that color up as the leaf matures. The lightly ruffled foliage is by far the largest of the black taros. Colocasia 'Noble Gigante' grows fast, reaching 6-8' tall and wide in a single season, given lots of heat, water, and rich, fertile soil. This is a real WOW plant!!
Puckered Up
One of the most unusual elephant ears we've ever seen! Deep purple-black leaves are glossy and strongly puckered. A most unique texture for an elephant ear! Colocasia 'Puckered Up' quickly forms a vigorous, compact clump about 3-4' tall and 3-4' wide that thrives with rich soil, warm temperatures, and lots of moisture.
Lemon-Lime Gecko
Set this colorful gecko loose in your garden and turn your yard into a tropical escape! Lime green leaves are randomly splattered in shades of chartreuse and darker green. A lavender central eye bleeds out through the main veins of the leaf. More vigorous than 'Mojito', but what a psychedelic pair they make! Colocasia Lemon-Lime Gecko quickly grows into a clump 3-4' tall and wide. Loves heat, moisture, and lots of fertilizer.
Red-Eyed Gecko
Look this sunny gecko in the eye and it will be love at first sight! Bright, lemon-yellow leaves have a stark plum-purple central eye. The color extends part way down the grass-green stems. Colocasia Red-Eyed Gecko quickly forms a glowing clump about 3-4' tall and 3-4' wide that thrives with rich soil, warm temperatures, and lots of moisture.
I also have a few Thailand Giant. These are normally $12, but will be $8 now.
Have you always wanted to turn your backyard into your own private jungle? Then look no further! Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' will give you the lush, jungle atmosphere you are after...if your backyard is big enough for this monster! Gargantuan leaves can grow up to 5 feet long and 4 feet across and a mature plant will readily reach 9 feet tall and wide. In tropical climates, plants have reportedly measured up to 20 feet tall...wow! 'Thailand Giant' is generally grown for its stunning foliage, but even when young it often blooms with scented flowers that look like white calla lilies. Give this beast rich soil and lots of water, then stand back!
I have a few Siam Ruby Bananas...normally $12, now $8. They are about 24" tall.
I've got some nice looking new hybrid Taros that I would rather get rid of than mess with over wintering. Some of the big specialty nurseries are getting big bucks for these. I've been selling them for $9, but will offer them here for $5 each. I'd prefer orders to be for at least 2 plants or more.
They are growing in quart pots and the foliage stands between 14" to 24" tall.
Shipping will be $8 for up to 2 plants and $0.50/plant for each additional plant. Plants will be shipped bare root.
PM me here or email me at josh@inthecountrygardenandgifts.com with questions or orders. I will send out PayPal invoices which can be payed through your PayPal account or by credit card (you do not need a PayPal account!).
I have these varieties (descriptions copied from my website):
Black Coral
The most dramatic of the Royal Hawaiian series of elephant ears, yet! Large, arrow-shaped leaves are puckered with wavy margins and the color of an inky-black oil slick. Colocasia 'Black Coral' forms a striking 4' tall specimen at the margin of a pond or the back of a bed. Thrives in the heat, with rich soil and lots of moisture. Neon-blue veins an an electric spark!
Mojito
'Mojito' is one of the wildest Elephant Ears out there! This sport of Colocasia 'Black Marble' has large green leaves that are splattered with dark purple markings. No two leaves are the same. Colocasia 'Mojito' will grow to 6' tall if planted in rich, constantly moist soil.
Noble Gigante
What do you get when you cross the gargantuan Colocasia Thailand Giant with the richly colored Colocasia 'Black Magic'? A huge, purple elephant ear that will stop traffic!! Leaves can reach 3' long and 2' across and are the color of grape juice when grown in full sun, or softer, smokey purple in the shade. New leaves emerge with green veins that color up as the leaf matures. The lightly ruffled foliage is by far the largest of the black taros. Colocasia 'Noble Gigante' grows fast, reaching 6-8' tall and wide in a single season, given lots of heat, water, and rich, fertile soil. This is a real WOW plant!!
Puckered Up
One of the most unusual elephant ears we've ever seen! Deep purple-black leaves are glossy and strongly puckered. A most unique texture for an elephant ear! Colocasia 'Puckered Up' quickly forms a vigorous, compact clump about 3-4' tall and 3-4' wide that thrives with rich soil, warm temperatures, and lots of moisture.
Lemon-Lime Gecko
Set this colorful gecko loose in your garden and turn your yard into a tropical escape! Lime green leaves are randomly splattered in shades of chartreuse and darker green. A lavender central eye bleeds out through the main veins of the leaf. More vigorous than 'Mojito', but what a psychedelic pair they make! Colocasia Lemon-Lime Gecko quickly grows into a clump 3-4' tall and wide. Loves heat, moisture, and lots of fertilizer.
Red-Eyed Gecko
Look this sunny gecko in the eye and it will be love at first sight! Bright, lemon-yellow leaves have a stark plum-purple central eye. The color extends part way down the grass-green stems. Colocasia Red-Eyed Gecko quickly forms a glowing clump about 3-4' tall and 3-4' wide that thrives with rich soil, warm temperatures, and lots of moisture.
I also have a few Thailand Giant. These are normally $12, but will be $8 now.
Have you always wanted to turn your backyard into your own private jungle? Then look no further! Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' will give you the lush, jungle atmosphere you are after...if your backyard is big enough for this monster! Gargantuan leaves can grow up to 5 feet long and 4 feet across and a mature plant will readily reach 9 feet tall and wide. In tropical climates, plants have reportedly measured up to 20 feet tall...wow! 'Thailand Giant' is generally grown for its stunning foliage, but even when young it often blooms with scented flowers that look like white calla lilies. Give this beast rich soil and lots of water, then stand back!
I have a few Siam Ruby Bananas...normally $12, now $8. They are about 24" tall.
