This is a great plant to give your yard a tropical rainforest look. Depending on size, they cost between $5 and $10 a bulb. You can dig an replant them year after year or plant them in large pots. The Upright version of the Elephant Ear is also known as the Persian Palm.

Botanical Name: Alocasia Calidora

Where to buy this plant: Caladium Bulb Company

Updated October 20, 2010