{"product_id":"nearly-natural-artificial-170cm-tall-taro-plant","title":"Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- BLOCK 2: Long Description — dp-l4-v1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#333333;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #04363F;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:28px;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#04363F;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eQuick Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin:0 8px;color:#DCDCDC;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" style=\"color:#0092C7;text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin:0 8px;color:#DCDCDC;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product-category\/artificial-outdoor-plants\/uv-resistant-artificial-plants\/\" style=\"color:#0092C7;text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUV Outdoor Range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin:0 8px;color:#DCDCDC;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/commercial-artificial-hedges\/\" style=\"color:#0092C7;text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCommercial Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin:0 8px;color:#DCDCDC;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/gallery\/\" style=\"color:#0092C7;text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInspiration Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant presents the Colocasia \/ Elephant Ear in a UV-certified outdoor potted specimen at 170 centimetres — the characteristically large, broadly heart-shaped tropical leaves at resort garden scale. At 170 centimetres, the Elephant Ear creates a commanding tropical presence in resort gardens, hotel pool surrounds, and tropical landscape installations — the dramatic large leaves providing genuine tropical atmosphere at a height that reads clearly from across an outdoor space. ISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors integrated within the leaf — backed by a 12-month warranty. Frost resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left:3px solid #84B55B;padding-left:16px;color:#444;font-style:italic;margin:20px 0;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;\"\u003eAt 170 centimetres, the Elephant Ear's dramatic large-leaf tropical form creates resort-scale presence — the characteristically large heart-shaped leaves at a height that establishes the tropical character of any outdoor garden environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#04363F;font-size:18px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003e170 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eColocasia (Taro \/ Elephant Ear Palm) — large heart-shaped tropical leaves at resort outdoor statement height; UV-certified potted outdoor specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eLDPE with integrated RealTex and UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eUV Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eIndoor \/ Outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor use, including direct sun exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFrost Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFrost resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eRecyclable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eYes — eligible for Designer Plants recycling programme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eNo watering or specialist care required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#04363F;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;width:38%;\"\u003eToxic Substances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eNon-toxic; SafeTex certified materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#04363F;font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhere the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant Is Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden borders and landscape installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e A UV-certified outdoor specimen at 170 centimetres creating botanical structure in garden borders, courtyard plantings, and outdoor landscape installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePool surrounds and outdoor entertaining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Specified for pool surrounds and outdoor entertaining areas where a UV-certified botanical specimen maintains quality year-round without watering or management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResort and hotel outdoor gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Resort courtyard gardens and hotel outdoor environments specify UV-certified botanical specimens for their consistent year-round presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical resort and hotel garden installations. At 170cm, the UV-certified Elephant Ear Palm creates the commanding tropical presence associated with premium resort and hotel pool garden environments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial outdoor environments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Retail forecourts, commercial courtyards, and commercial outdoor dining areas requiring UV-certified botanical specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvents and outdoor styling.\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-certified outdoor specimens that maintain quality through all weather conditions during events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthcare and institutional outdoor areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic SafeTex-certified materials confirm suitability for all outdoor institutional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #84B55B;background:#f4f9f4;padding:14px 18px;margin:20px 0;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#04363F;\"\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor Taro \/ Elephant Ear in 55cm and 70cm. Contact \u003ca href=\"tel:1800617341\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing, or browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/gallery\/\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInspiration Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#04363F;font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 12px;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreestanding or placed in a wide outdoor planter. At 170cm with large leaf spread, allow at least 1.2 metres of clear diameter. Effective in open garden bed positions and resort pool surround positions where the large leaves can extend freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#04363F;font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Designers and Commercial Operators Specify Designer Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eDesigner Plants holds a 5-star rating across more than 20,000 verified customer reviews and has delivered commercial-grade installations for clients including BMW, Disney, Aperol, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Westfield, Virgin Australia, and VicRoads. Designer Plants is Australia's only artificial greenery supplier with a dedicated product recycling programme. Trade pricing and wholesale accounts are available. Contact the team on \u003ca href=\"tel:1800617341\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e or at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@designerplants.com.au\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\"\u003esales@designerplants.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#04363F;font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 12px;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo watering or specialist care required. Rinse or wipe clean. Fully water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#04363F;font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003edetails.dp-faq{border-top:2px solid #04363F;margin-bottom:6px;}details.dp-faq summary{padding:12px 16px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;color:#04363F;}details.dp-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}details.dp-faq summary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:18px;color:#F59241;margin-left:8px;}details.dp-faq[open] summary::after{content:\"−\";}details.dp-faq[open]{background:#f4f9f4;}details.dp-faq .dp-faq-body{padding:10px 16px 14px;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant suitable for outdoor use in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fully rated for outdoor use including direct Australian sun. ISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors integrated within the leaf — not surface-applied. Frost resistant. Covered by a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant frost resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — frost resistant and suitable for outdoor use across all Australian climate zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the UV Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm and the indoor versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UV 170cm version is certified for permanent direct-sun outdoor placement — ISO-certified UVTex construction, frost resistant. The indoor Taro \/ Elephant Ear versions (55cm and 70cm) use RealTex construction for indoor and sheltered outdoor environments only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by a 12-month warranty. Contact \u003ca href=\"tel:1800617341\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant be used in commercial environments?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — specified for resort and hotel gardens, commercial outdoor environments, retail forecourts, and event installations. Trade and wholesale accounts available — contact \u003ca href=\"tel:1800617341\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant safe for use around children and animals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Non-toxic SafeTex-certified LDPE materials — no allergens, pollen, or pesticides. Safe for all outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant recyclable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — eligible for Designer Plants' dedicated artificial greenery recycling programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with water or wipe with a soft cloth. Use Designer Plants' \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e for deeper cleaning. Fully water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much does delivery cost for the Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia-wide delivery with door-to-door tracking. Costs calculated at checkout. Contact \u003ca href=\"tel:1800617341\" style=\"color:#0092C7;\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for commercial freight enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm be positioned beside a pool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a UV-certified outdoor specimen rated for all Australian outdoor conditions including pool surrounds. The dramatic large-leaf tropical form creates resort-quality presence at pool perimeter positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are UV-certified artificial Elephant Ear outdoor specimens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nearly Natural Artificial Tree Taro Elephant Ear Palm 170cm UV Resistant is a UV-certified outdoor botanical specimen replicating Colocasia at resort outdoor scale. Designer Plants' UV-certified RealTex and UVTex construction delivers the dramatic large-leaf tropical form permanently in Australian outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- END BLOCK 2 dp-l4-v1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designer Plants AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47914781737125,"sku":"75276","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8006\/8261\/files\/Artificial-Tall-Taro-Plant-170cm-Wide-Leaf-Palm-Side-View.webp?v=1781426389","url":"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/products\/nearly-natural-artificial-170cm-tall-taro-plant","provider":"Designer Plants AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}