Aroids from Jungle Plants

Tropical Aroids by Mail Order, this family is an interesting one both from its history in cultivation and the exotic leaves that are excellent for tropical decoration. It is a wide ranging family from 20ft giants to ground cover plants with many having edible roots and leaves. It is believed that Colocasia Esculenta has been grown as a root crop for thousands of years and is probably the first plant known to have been cultivated by mankind. We offer a small range of useful species for foliage effect.

The trick with these plants is a very well drained but humus compost to allow the roots to breathe, which helps prevent root rot.


PLANT_CATEGORIES Aroids Banana Plants Brugmansias Cannas Conservatory A to I Conservatory J to Z Ginger Plants Heliconias Other Exotics Palms Tropical Climbers Tropical Fruit Ordering By Post	Elephant Ears (Delivery May to Sept) Tropical Aroids by Mail Order, this family is an interesting one both from its history in cultivation and the exotic leaves that are excellent for tropical decoration. It is a wide ranging family from 20ft giants to ground cover plants with many having edible roots and leaves. It is believed that Colocasia Esculenta has been grown as a root crop for thousands of years and is probably the first plant known to have been cultivated by mankind. We offer a small range of useful species for foliage effect. The trick with these plants is a very well drained but humus compost to allow the roots to breathe, which helps prevent root rot.
		Amorphophallus bulbiferer Voodoo Lily n£ 1 Litre Plant £19.95 JP3060 (Click here for Larger Image)	Quantity:
		Amorphophallus bulbifer is one of the prettiest of the Voodoo Lilies and the inflorescence doesn’t smell that bad compared to others of the genus. This Voodoo Lily likes shade plus a sheltered location and can be grown in pots outside for the summer. They are quite easy to grow and become dormant in the winter when it should be kept on the dry side. Once the tuber is mature enough, you will see a flower in the spring, otherwise just a large leaf or two on attractive mottled stems. Feed during the growing season
		Colocasia esculenta Jacks Giant Giant Elephants Ear or Taro n£S 1 Litre Plant £19.95 JP2608 (Click here for Larger Image)	Quantity:
		An unusual elephants ear that given the right conditions can grow to 7ft with 4ft leaves, creating a spectacular display!
	Symbol Code To Grow --- Easy n, Moderate n and Challenging n May be ok for a dry Conservatory ♣ Hardiness - To -5°C --- ] (To -10°C) ]] Fully Hardy ]]] Growing Symbols --- £ Sunny position £ Shady position S Lots of Water