{"product_id":"v-colocasia-elephant-ears-1-bulbe","title":"Colocasia 'Elephant Ears'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eColocasia 'Elephant Ears' (1 bulb) – Spectacular foliage for a tropical atmosphere!\u003c\/strong\u003e ????\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eProposed by Van Noort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransform your garden into a true exotic oasis with \u003cstrong\u003eColocasia 'Elephant Ears'\u003c\/strong\u003e , an impressive plant with \u003cstrong\u003elush green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eheart-shaped leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of an elephant's ears. 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