Jumbo Upright Elephant Ear
Alocasia
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Jumbo Upright Elephant Ear highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 8-11
Need to make a giant and impactful landscape statement? Or a deep-green tropical backdrop for you to relax beside with a fruity drink? Well, this one will knock your guest's socks off! Large, heart-shaped leaves sprout in an impressive fountain of emerald green, filling any landscape or container planting with instant tropical appeal! Strong stems hold these giant leaves up high and give a whimsical and structural feel to your garden with ease!
Upright Jumbo Upright Elephant Ear (Alocasia) is a tremendous accent plant with huge leaves and are also incredibly easy to grow! Growing 4-6 feet tall and forming vase-shaped clumps 3-4 feet wide! Elephant Ears are your go-to for fast visual impact and a giant, tropical accent!
Growing from large corms each spring, Elephant Ears quickly reach towering heights and their large leaves expand to draw the eye to an area without fail! Elephant Ear corms can fill a large area in a single growing season!
Planting and Application:
Great as a stand-alone focal point, amazing as a 'thriller' in containers and the garden, and a fantastic backdrop for your other summer blooming flowers, hammock, or seating areas! Anywhere Elephant Ears grow, it is certain to draw lots of attention! Alocasia provides a dramatic green foil to your other blooms! Containers, planters, and in the ground, you won't go wrong with these fantastic focal points!
Shrugging off heat and humidity with ease, Elephant Ears look fantastic as bold specimen plantings around seating areas, as privacy around the pool, or as gorgeous accents and backdrops among other tropical plants. The upright growth means you can enjoy these plants without taking up loads of garden space!
Jumbo Alocasia performs best along the edge of a pool or water feature - any higher moisture location along streams, Rain Gardens, and that boggy area around the HVAC unit that can use some tropical flair. Use as privacy around the pool, or as gorgeous accents and backdrops among other tropical plants.
- Statuesque Leaves in Bright Tropical Green
- Shiny, Arrow-Shaped Upright Foliage & Very Prominent Veins
- Outstanding Tropical-Looking Accent
- The Perfect Thiller in Containers
- Grow as an Indirect Light Houseplant, Landscape Specimen
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Loving rich, moist soil, Sun or part shade, provide regular moisture and a well-drained organic location for best results. Easy care and hardy perennial in zones 8-11 however colder zones will not miss out! These large tubers can be brought inside and/or saved for next year! Gardeners in zones 3-7 may overwinter the corms indoors covered with dry peat moss or wood shavings. Dig up the corms after the leaves have been dried by frost. Place in a warm, dark and dry place with a temperature no higher than 50-60°F.
- Grow in Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Regular Fertility
- Dig Corms in Fall & Store
- Low-Maintenance Annual in Cold Climate
Create massive landscape impact and your own tropical paradise with Jumbo Upright Elephant Ears from Nature Hills Nursery, all you'll need is the fruity drink with an umbrella! Order quality corms and bulbs today and we'll ship your plants to you at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
