What kind of elephant ear is this?

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DYoungUT Austin, TX May 27, 2008

I have 6 different species of elephant ears now and I'm trying to identify WHICH species they are. Any help?

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tcinmb Myrtle Beach, SC(Zone 8b) May 27, 2008

If you love growing EE's go to the ariods forum. There are many experts that will help you.

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shadowpaige64507 Birmingham, AL(Zone 7b) May 27, 2008

Gigantea
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53957/

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DYoungUT Austin, TX May 27, 2008

Thanks, ok what about this one? The leaves come out differently as they point outwards instead of shooting up and just hanging. They also have a slightly different shape. I got these from my father's house in Bastrop, TX.

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shadowpaige64507 Birmingham, AL(Zone 7b) May 27, 2008

This is my best guess until I can do some more checking.

http://www.agristarts.com/xan_sagittifolium.htm


http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2218/

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DYoungUT Austin, TX May 27, 2008

Man that's close. I'm not sure though. . .the leaves in that pic are much glossier than mine.. . . leaf structure is very similiar though. Hard to say. I have them along my back fence.

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shadowpaige64507 Birmingham, AL(Zone 7b) May 28, 2008

Is that some Rojo Banana's I see on the side?

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DYoungUT Austin, TX May 28, 2008

Sure is. . .I tried over the winter to keep them viable so they would be larger this year but they didn't make it. My regular bananas did though.

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