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planting giant elephant ears Borneo Giant Elephant Ear – Plant DetectivesBorneo Giant Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Borneo Giant') Borneo Giant Elephant Ear is a dramatic tropical plant valued for its massive upright leaves, bold structure, and fast growing warm season presence. Its oversized green foliage creates an immediate tropical look in patio containers, poolside plantings, large garden beds, and frost free landscapes. In cold climates, it can be grown as a seasonal outdoor feature or kept in a large

Borneo Giant Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Borneo Giant')

Borneo Giant Elephant Ear is a dramatic tropical plant valued for its massive upright leaves, bold structure, and fast-growing warm-season presence. Its oversized green foliage creates an immediate tropical look in patio containers, poolside plantings, large garden beds, and frost-free landscapes. In cold climates, it can be grown as a seasonal outdoor feature or kept in a large container and moved indoors before frost. With warmth, rich soil, steady moisture, and protection from harsh wind, Borneo Giant Elephant Ear brings impressive scale and lush texture to indoor and outdoor spaces.

Distinctive Features

Borneo Giant Elephant Ear is known for its enormous green leaves, which can reach several feet long under warm, humid, well-grown conditions. The leaves are held upright on sturdy petioles, giving the plant a tall, architectural look rather than a low spreading habit. In tropical and subtropical climates, mature plants can become very large, while container-grown or indoor plants usually remain smaller. Flowers may occur on mature plants as a spathe and spadix, but this selection is grown primarily for its bold foliage and commanding tropical form.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun: Grows best in bright indirect light, filtered sun, or partial shade, with protection from harsh afternoon sun that can scorch the large leaves.
  • Soil: Prefers fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil that holds consistent moisture without staying stagnant or sour.
  • Water: Performs best with regular moisture during active growth and should not be allowed to dry out completely in warm weather.
  • USDA Zones: Hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 9 to 11, while colder climates should treat it as a seasonal patio plant, houseplant, or overwintered container plant.
  • Mature Size: Typically reaches about 6 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 7 feet wide outdoors in warm climates, while indoor or container plants usually stay smaller.
  • Habit: Forms a large upright tropical plant with massive leaves rising from a clumping base on tall, sturdy stems.

Ideal Uses

  • Focal Point: Use as a bold tropical focal point in large containers, poolside plantings, patios, courtyard gardens, or protected landscape beds where its oversized foliage can stand out.
  • Patio Container: Grow in a large decorative pot to create dramatic summer height and texture that can be moved or protected before frost.
  • Tropical Garden: Plant in warm, frost-free landscapes with bananas, cannas, caladiums, gingers, and other bold foliage plants for a lush layered effect.
  • Indoor Feature: Use in bright interior spaces with enough room, warmth, and humidity to support its large leaves and upright growth.
  • Poolside Planting: Place in protected poolside or patio areas where its broad foliage can add resort-style texture without needing flowers for impact.

Low Maintenance Care

  • Watering: Water regularly during active growth to keep the soil evenly moist, then reduce watering when growth slows in cooler seasons.
  • Humidity: Provide higher humidity when grown indoors or in dry climates to help reduce leaf edge browning and stress.
  • Wind Protection: Site in a sheltered location because strong wind can tear or damage the large ornamental leaves.
  • Fertilizing: Feed during the active growing season with a balanced fertilizer to support large foliage and vigorous growth.
  • Overwintering: Move container plants indoors before frost or protect dormant plants in mild climates according to local winter conditions.
  • Leaf Cleanup: Remove yellowing, torn, or spent leaves as needed to keep the plant looking clean and encourage fresh growth.

Why Choose Borneo Giant Elephant Ear?

  • Massive Foliage: Produces oversized green leaves that create bold tropical impact in containers and landscapes.
  • Architectural Form: Adds strong upright structure and height without relying on flowers for visual interest.
  • Fast Warm-Season Growth: Responds quickly to heat, moisture, and fertility with impressive foliage production during the growing season.
  • Container Friendly: Works well in large patio pots where it can be featured outdoors in summer and protected from cold weather.
  • Tropical Effect: Brings lush resort-style texture to patios, pool areas, garden beds, and bright indoor spaces.

Borneo Giant Elephant Ear is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a tropical plant with serious scale, texture, and visual impact. Its enormous upright leaves, fast warm-season growth, and commanding form make it a standout option for large containers, protected landscapes, patios, and dramatic foliage-focused plantings.

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★★★★★ 4
The slow feeder bowl is DOGGONE fantastic! Except…
Color: Purple, Color: Purple
I own a pet sitting business and get to see a lot of animal products. So when I ordered the Slow Feeder Dog Bowl in the purple color, I was super excited to try it on my own doggy. She’s a doodle and I tell her all the time, she’s the size of a horse! While I have a slow-eat bowl for my Harlee, it is an old, hard plastic bowl. Time to upgrade! I LOVE this bowl! The feel, the size, the material, the slow feeder aspect and the color. I love it is dishwasher safe, too. While the silicone material is very flexible, I was worried it would be too flexible. But the steel rim at the top of the bowl, which is fully covered so you do not see it, ensures the bowl doesn’t collapse. At first glance, the bowl looked rather small despite being a 3 cup dish. My doggy eats one cup of kibble at each meal and there was plenty of room leftover so no worries there! When it was time for Harlee Grace to eat her lunch, I put the bowl down and she just looked at me. Puzzled. As if to say “What’s this?” But after a few minutes, her stomach finally kicked in and it was time for her to eat. And voila - it took longer than with her old slow-eat bowl! The only negative comment is the suction cup on the bottom of the bowl. It does not “suck” very well to my tile flooring which is rather disappointing considering the bowl is very light. If it wasn’t for the suction cup issue, I’d give this slow feeder bowl 4 doggy thumbs up and 10 stars.
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James J Clement
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Sturdy and it works!
Color: Orange
This slow feeder dog bowl is really well designed. The bright orange color is fun, and the cute paw print on the bottom is a nice touch. Inside, the sides have lots of textures that allow wet food to stick to it and do a good job at slowing my dog down while eating, without frustrating her too much. The bowl itself feels very sturdy. It’s made of silicone, so its dishwasher safe and there’s a metal ring inside the top that helps it keep its shape, so it doesn’t collapse or get crushed easily. Another big plus is the suction cup on the bottom—it sticks well to the floor and keeps my dog from pushing it all over the place. Overall, this feels like a high-quality bowl that’s both practical and adorable. Great option if you have a fast eater and want something durable and easy to clean. OH! And it comes with a spatula!
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GirlyGirl
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Why do I love this thing so much?
Color: Purple, Color: Purple
This is a legitimately nice dog bowl! It’s huge, made of super nice quality silicone and it’s got a very nice structure given the metal reinforcement in the rim of the bowl. The bottom of the bowl has a suction cup on it that prevents it from slipping around, and I noticed that it works really well, even on floors that I wouldn’t expect it to like my luxury vinyl plank floors. As soon as I set it down without applying any pressure, it just stuck to the LVP so easily. It’s very large as well in size and probably much bigger than my dog needs since he’s a 7 pound Pomeranian. I was considering even turning this into a paintbrush water bowl because it could double as that given the texture on the bottom of the bowl would be good for getting paying off of a brush, and the suction Cup bottom works well when you have water inside the bowl that can come out and make the table slippery. I just love this ball so much and love that it can be used for two different common use cases in my home. It comes with one of those cake batter scraper things which I think is used to help clean the bowl in between the grooves. But I’m not totally sure. I love that. The color is purple my favorite color.
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Rene' Fields
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
A great boredom‑buster that works perfectly as a distraction.
Color: Blue, Color: Blue
I ordered the Excdesolns Slow Feeder Dog Bowl for my 15‑month‑old Lab. This is my first time using a slow feeder, but I knew I wanted one made from safe materials—this bowl is 100% food‑grade silicone, BPA‑free, and non‑toxic. It’s solid and sturdy, not flimsy at all, and the quality really shows. The suction bottom works great too—once you set it down, it stays put. I’ve been using it as a boredom‑buster or distraction tool, especially when it’s time to trim her nails. A little peanut butter in the grooves keeps her busy for a good while. It actually works better than I expected, and I’m considering using it for her fresh food as well. Overall, it’s a well‑made, functional bowl that does exactly what it promises. Highly recommend.
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Leon
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 3
Practical Slow Feeder Bowl, Works as Expected
Color: Blue
I tried this slow feeder dog bowl for my pet, and overall it’s fairly well made. The suction cup keeps the bowl in place on smooth surfaces, and the reinforced rim feels sturdy. The puzzle design slows down eating, though it may take some getting used to for certain dogs. Made of BPA-free silicone, it seems safe and easy to clean. It works for a range of dog sizes, though the 3-cup capacity might be a bit small for larger breeds. Overall, it’s an okay option for slow feeding.
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