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illustris elephant ear plant

illustris elephant ear plant Colocasia 'Illustris' Bulbs – bold foliage and tropical summer growth

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illustris elephant ear plant Colocasia 'Illustris' Bulbs – bold foliage and tropical summer growthIllustris Elephant Ear Family Araceae Origin Asia Description Illustris Elephant Ear is an open herbaceous annual with a shapely form and gracefully arching foliage. Unlike Alocasia which point skyward, the leaves of Colocasia droop and point toward the ground. Reminiscent of calla lily flowers, pale yellow flowers are infrequently produced in summer. The heart shaped leaves of Illustris are huge, purple leaves with contrasting apple green veins and

Illustris Elephant Ear

Family

Araceae

Origin

Asia

Description

Illustris Elephant Ear is an open herbaceous annual with a shapely form and gracefully arching foliage. Unlike Alocasia which point skyward, the leaves of Colocasia droop and point toward the ground. Reminiscent of calla lily flowers, pale yellow flowers are infrequently produced in summer. The heart-shaped leaves of ‘Illustris’ are huge, purple leaves with contrasting apple- green veins and stems . Their dark highlights are stunning.

Illustris Elephant Ear will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. 

Environment

Plant colocasia bulb with the narrow end pointed up and the root zone facing down. Plant Jenningsii 3-4 inches deep. These frost-tender perennial plants are best started indoors, potting up the bulb in March, placing the top of the bulb close to the soil surface, and keeping it in a warm location until it is planted outside when the weather warms up, usually in late May or early June.

After planting, water generously, soaking the soil to settle it around the plant. Top growth will begin to form in 3-8 weeks, depending on the amount of available warmth and moisture.  Colocasia performs best in part shade in organically rich, moist to wet soils. Elephant ears will grow tall over the course of the season and often develop side plants from bulb offsets or root runners.

Provide a sheltered location to protect the decorative leaves from strong winds. Leaves often scorch when exposed to full sun. At the end of the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed if they yellow, as typically happens when plants slip into late season dormancy. Colocosia or elephant ears will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

The plant requires regular watering and fertilization. Reduce watering in winter. It grows best in higher rainfall areas of the low land tropics. Because of their tremendous seasonal growth, these are heavy feeders and appreciate an application of half strength 20-20-20 fertilizer every three weeks during their active growing period.

Colocasia 'Illustris' bulbs produce bold tropical foliage. Perfect for Indian summers, they add lush greenery to your garden. Flowers Jul–Sep (plains), Aug–Oct (hills). Plant Mar–May (plains) or Apr–Jun (hills).

Landscape Uses

Illustris Elephant Ear is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges.

 

 

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First off, let me say wow! When I received this, I didn’t expect much because of the price, but I am blown away with the care that was given in the packaging alone, the simplicity of putting it together with the detailed yet brief instruction page, and the ability to put this together with one person. Took me less than 40mins. Highly recommend!!! And in fact, I’m purchasing another one right now as I’m sitting here rocking in my new beautiful chair. UPDATE: a lot of negative reviews are basically user error. To attach the wheels, to snap on, I used a rubber (not metal) mallet to tap them in. To the leveling review, you have one arm on backwards. To the screw passing through, you may be correct but double check you didn’t use the required screws elsewhere. And the person saying it doesn’t recline, you have to release the lock - pull the up and down lever out and away from the seat. Good luck all! Bought a second one - same thoughts as above. Pretty awesome chair.
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★★★★★ 3
Great aesthetic and easy assembly, but lacking in all-day comfort
Color: Orange, Number of Items: 1
Pros: Simple Assembly: It took less than 45 minutes to build. The instructions are straightforward, and all necessary tools are included. Getting the armrests aligned takes a bit of finagling, but it's manageable. Appearance & Shipping: It arrived well-packaged with no damage. It has a sleek, modern look that adds a great aesthetic to an office space, and the height adjustment works perfectly. Cons: Lack of Support: The comfort level falls short. At 5'11", I found the back offers no lumbar support, and the backrest isn't tall enough to serve as a headrest. Disappointing Armrests: The armrests are mostly metal with a thin, flimsy layer of faux leather. If you live in a colder climate or a poorly insulated home, the metal frames get quite cold to the touch. Limited Padding: The seat cushion is minimal. After about 3 hours of sitting, it starts to feel very firm and uncomfortable. Verdict: You ultimately get what you pay for. I would not recommend this as a primary desk chair for an 8-hour workday. However, it is an affordable, sharp-looking option if you just need a decorative accent piece, a guest chair, or budget-friendly seating for a conference room.
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I am very pleased with this chair. I’m working on building my home office and it’s important to me and have a look that is comforting and clean looking the chair was easy to put together. Didn’t take very long at all. It’s sturdy. It rises up and down to fit your height and it’s comfortable. It was a great purchase. I’m glad I got it.
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My chair arrived last Wednesday, but I only assembled it today. It looks overwhelming as you take all of the pieces out of the box, but it is straightforward to assemble. Took me less than 45 minutes start to finish. Assembled, the chair is really nice. Many reviews talk about the incessant squeaking. I'm guessing it has to do with how they assembled the chair. Mine does not make a sound. The seat is very firm, it may be uncomfortable for some people; I'll have a better idea after I use it for awhile. I gave it 4 stars because the plastic lever to raise/lower the chair, the underside broke off in 3 pieces! Fortunately I was able to fit the pieces back, and used liquid Gorilla Glue all over the broken seams. So far it's holding up well. Visually the chair is beautiful. UPDATED 6/1/20 - I originally gave this chair 4 stars. As you can see in my original post, I took one star off for a crucial piece that was broken inside the box. I read reviews where customers who experienced issues were not getting assistance from the seller. I am now in that same issue. After I initially e-mailed the seller regarding a replacement part for that one piece, they are repeatedly e-mailing me asking me is this part broken, is that part also broken. My last e-mail to them stated that I have explained the issue in detail multiple times and if I am sent one more e-mail asking if another part is broken, I will know this is a stall tactic. I have an e-mail this morning asking if the gas lift is broken. I've contacted Amazon to contact the seller with the understanding that if they stall Amazon as well, a request will be made for a full refund. I am NOT the one to play with when it comes to shady customer service. If I could give negative stars based on the seller alone, I would.
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