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Colocasia (Leucocasia) gigantea 'Laosy Giant'
Laos Giant Elephant Ear
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available ColocasiaItem #: 9884
Zones: 8a to 11
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 108" tall
Origin: Laos
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Our 2015 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction is another in the line of giant forms of Leucocasia (formerly Colocasia) gigantea, this seed strain from a 2011 Alan Galloway collection from Laos. Leucocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant' forms giant upright leaves that are one third larger than Leucocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant', although the overall clump size is about the same. The clumps are adorned in late summer with amazing clusters of pure white flowers.
Read our Leucocasia gigantea growing tips.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Colocasia
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Other: Bog Garden Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Giant Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plant Delights Introductions , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Rain Garden Plants , Tropical Looking Plants