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Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant'
Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant'
The largest Elephant Ear! Growing 9' tall, Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' features massive, upward facing leaves that give gardens a bold, tropical look. Primarily grown for its foliage, Thailand Giant can be grown as a tall screen or corner planting. It can also be grown in a patio container. Elephant ears grow best when planted in partially shaded moist areas. Because they are tender plants sensitive to the cold, they should be lifted in the fall in zones 3-8, and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location. Deer tend to avoid.
- Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-8
- Mature Height 9 feet
- Bloom Time Summer to first frost (Jun-first frost)
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship As7-9" Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
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Botanical Name: Alocasia 'Thailand Giant'
SKU: #88733
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Alocasia 'Thailand Giant' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
7-9" -
Lift In Fall:
3-8 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Color:
White -
Flower Form:
From an early age, the plants are adorned with clusters of dramatically large, pleasantly scented, white flowers. -
Foliage Type:
Upward facing green bold tropical look. -
Mature Spread:
5 feet -
Spacing:
5 feet
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
2-4" deep and 60" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Deep, moisture-retentive soils. They are heavy feeders. -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed
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Winter Care:
Lift in fall if you live in zones 3-8 for winter storage. Replant the following spring after frosts are over. Planting Depth:
2 - 4" deepWatering Requirements:
High water needs. Keep well watered during its growing period (spring, summer, early fall)Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Tropical Plants (Caladium & Elephant Ears) Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6A 4/28/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025 6B-7A 4/21/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025 7B-8A 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025 8B-9A 3/31/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025 9B - 11B 3/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025
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Reviewed by 6 customers
Amazing Plant!
Put this in the ground in shade in RICH RICH RICH soil... and be AMAZED at it's beauty. Dig in fall BEFORE the freeze... I have grown the same bulbs/tubers every year for three years. Last year I left it until the first hard frost. I dug it up and discovered the tuber had damage. I overwintered it, and am growing it again.... same tuber. BUT if you dig BEFORE the first freeze, you'll have more plants each year as the tuber puts off multiple baby shoot tubers that you can cut off and grow separately. Follow their directions, can't go wrong.
Believe the reviews :(
Ordered twelve of these Thai Giants. Bulbs received were tiny golf ball sized just like other purchasers stated, not 7" to 9" as described by the company. Of the 12, all but a couple were moldy, rotten and dead. Have not seen any signs of life from the couple I planted, assuming a total loss. Contacted K.van B., they provided a credit for future purchase for these and the dead canna bulbs and fern roots that were sent. I've ordered hundreds of tulips and daffodils from this company with great success, probably a good idea to stick to spring bulbs from this company in the future.
Not a Thai Giant
One of the three bulbs came up and unfortunately it was not a Thai Giant, it wasn't even a large elephant ear.
Buyers beware: Disappointingly small bulbs
The bulbs I received were 2.5 to 3 " tall & approx. 2" in diameter ...vs. 7 - 9 " advertised. They were healthy looking, but much much much smaller than the anticipated grapefruit-sized bulbs. They were half the size the new bulbs formed from last year's elephant ears purchased from a hardware store! Will not make future purchases form Dutch Bulbs
Great Results
Absolutely stunning. Even in the shorter growing period in the Dakotas, they grew over 4' tall with gorgeous leaves. Sharon
Glad it is a bulb not a bare root that do not do as well.
Just put them in and have to see if they grow this first year
Questions & Answers
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How tall do they get and do they come in white and also red?
- Asked by Guin
- Verified Reply - AngelaColocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' will have a mature height of approximately 9 feet. It's only available in green. We do offer shorter varieties with more color choices in the spring season. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/search?keyword=elephant+earWas this answer helpful to you
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How long does it take these bulbs to grow they are the smallest things i've ever Seen. I think there's something wrong with mine the rules Is shriveled up just tiny little things..
- Asked by Michael
- Verified Reply - AngelaIt doesn't sound like you have Colocasia gigantea bulbs. Please email us a photo to service@dutchbulbs.com. We will take a look and see if a mistake was made.Was this answer helpful to you
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I have clay like dirt..Will my elephant ears grow in that kind of soil..or..should I put such giant colossal elephant ears in a big pot..??
- Asked by Troy
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Elephant Ear will tolerate clay soil. You can also grow it in a pot. They get rather large, so a big pot that won't tip easily is suggested.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is 55 -60° to cold for elephant ear type plants potted indoor??
- Asked by Chuch
- Verified Reply - AngelaThailand Giant Colocasia should be fine at 55 to 60 F. You just don't want to go below 45 degrees.Was this answer helpful to you
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When you say,"they should be lifted in the fall in zones 3-8, and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location." What exactly should I do? Dig them up and put them in pots and bring them inside?
- Asked by aaron
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can dig up your Colocasia tubers right up until the first frost when the leaves are brown. Gently shake off soil. Carefully cut off any foliage and set them in a warm dark spot with good air circulation for about a week to dry. You can then wrap them in paper and put them in cardboard boxes. Store the box in a location with temperatures about 55 F.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
If I were planting this "in" a pond... What is the best way to do this. When I say "in", I mean in the water. (Basket with pea gravel? Or some other way)
- Asked by Donovan
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' can be grown on the margins of a pond. We don't suggest planting it "in" the pond. This variety of Colocasia doesn't grow well submerged. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How many bulbs in a package?
- Asked by Vincent
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Colocasia Thailand Giant offer includes 3 bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
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Elephant ears that withstand full sun?
- Asked by Paula
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Colocasia gigantea requires Half sun/half shade or full shade. We don't offer any Colocasia that performs best in full sun. Was this answer helpful to you
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I am wondering how many bulbs come in a bag for item # 88733 . Also when is the earliest you could ship them to us?
- Asked by kevin
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' offer includes 3 bulbs. We will begin shipping these tropical plant bulbs at the end of April in your zone. Was this answer helpful to you
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What's it mean to lift for zone 6 where and how do you store bulbs?
- Asked by Kim
- Verified Reply - AngelaLifting means to dig the bulbs up from the ground. Before the first frost cut the stems back to about 6 inches. Carefully dig up the tubers and brush off any soil. Store them in dry sawdust or peat moss in a bucket or tub at about 50 degrees. You can replant them in the spring. Was this answer helpful to you
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