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and where can I get some? Looks like some kind of philodendron to me. Wife and I love these.

laura735 Master Identifier says:

You might to try the expert at the included link below for further help. Also check out the hardy Alocasia odora (to zone 8) on the Alocasia page. Best wishes! http://briansbotanicals.us/index.php/plant-catalog/alocasia

September 10th, 2017 at 6:26pm
Mike Unregistered says:

Thanks for feedback but this is unlike any elephant ear I have ever seen if that is what it is… leaves almost totally vertical… I will look more at Taro… it has some promise I suppose.

September 5th, 2017 at 8:07am
Richard Couture Master Identifier says:

Looks like alocasia macrorrhizos commonly called taro plant Richard

September 4th, 2017 at 8:26pm
Walter Reeves Master Identifier says:

alocasia or calocasia commonly called elephant ear

September 3rd, 2017 at 12:22pm

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