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Living Wall Update.

An update on the little living wall at BriansBotanicals.net

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Colocasia Gigantea

Colocasia Gigantea (Thailand Strain) is a unique and large growing plant in the Araceae family (commonly called Aroids). The family consist of many unusual plants including Amorphophallus (voodoo lilies), Alocasia and Colocasia (elephant ears) and Spathaphyllum (peace lilys). Colocaisa Gigantea is found native in tropical parts of Asia such as China, Thailand, and Borneo. The petioles (stems) are used by natives as a food source. Villagers with poor soil use this plant to feed livestock. Colocasia gigantea (Thialand Strain) made its way to the states in 2003 when seeds were brought back by Alan Galloway and Petra Schmidt from an expedition to Thailand. Gigantea has gone from an unknown plant in 2003 this to being asked for by name by the general public in 2010.

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Colocasia Sangria™ VS Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb'

Colocasia Sangria™ is a beautiful plant with blue-green leaves that are reminiscent of tranquil ocean waves on a summer vacation. Sangrias™ stems evoke memories of mom's cherry pies that were fresh out of the oven. This colocasia loves spending time in the summer heat and snuggles it's bulbs safely underground for the winter until springs warm sun awakens it's bulbs once more.

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Colocasia Bikini-tini™ VS Colocasia Big Dipper

Colocasia Bikini-tini� is a epic grower with thick leaves and sturdy steams. This Colocasia could hold a drink big enough to quench any thirst. This colocasia has survived harsh winters here in its Old Kentucky Home for the past 3 years!

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Ensete glaucum 'Snow Banana'

Ensete glaucum 'Snow Bananas' blue hued trunks are reminiscent of a tropical island get away.

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International Aroid Society Annual Show and Sale

Brian's Botanicals will be attending the International Aroid Society Annual Show and Sale September 17th and 18th, 2011 at Fairchild Tropical Gardens.

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Canna Bird of Paradise

Canna Bird of Paradise holds its purple gray foliage high in the air like Spartan spear ready for battle.

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Ensete Maurellii

Ensete Maurellii is a striking cousin to the banana.

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Canna Maui Punch

Canna Maui Punch might be small, coming in at 2 to 3 feet tall, but it packs an extraordinary punch. The large yellow flowers are truly a master piece with their red spots!

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Musa 'Mekong Giant'

Musa 'Mekong Giant' lives up to its name, growing upwards of 40 feet in the wild.

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