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elephant ear plant temperature tolerance Alocasia Dark Star Elephant Ear Plant in 10 in. (3 Gal.) Nursery Pot – OnlinePlantCenterThe exceptionally large size of this lush Elephant Ear will add tremendous tropical flair to the summer garden. Gorgeous deep purple stems and dark purple leaf veins lead to glossy, deep green leaves, which can grow to 6 ft tall by 5 ft wide. Bred from four different varieties of Elephant Ear for an incredibly large leafed hybrid with a lower cold tolerance to 70 deg F. An outdoor year round hardy plant for only the hottest USDA Zones 9 11, in all
The exceptionally large size of this lush Elephant Ear will add tremendous tropical flair to the summer garden. Gorgeous deep purple stems and dark purple leaf veins lead to glossy, deep green leaves, which can grow to 6 ft tall by 5 ft wide. Bred from four different varieties of Elephant Ear for an incredibly large leafed hybrid with a lower cold tolerance to 70 deg F. An outdoor year round hardy plant for only the hottest USDA Zones 9-11, in all other climates, grow as an indoor house plant. Thrives in warm dappledly sunny sites with high humidity, best foliage color is derived from diffused bright light, as too intense sunlight may cause the leaf edges to turn yellow.
- Botanical Name:   Alocasia ‘Dark Star
- Great for a tropical vibe near the patio or pool, for indoor rooms with high ceilings
- The immensely large leaves can grow 5 ft. long by 3 ft. wide
- Tolerant of temperatures down to 70 deg F
- Requires high humidity, high temperatures, moist soil, and bright indirect sunlight
- Toxic to touch, keep away from children and pets
- Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black nursery pot and the plant itself is on average approximately 24 in. tall with several stems holding large leaves that are on average already 10 in. by 15 in. in size
- Outdoor hardy only in USDA plant zones 9 to 11, it is not recommended to grow this plant outdoors in cooler climates, ideal home or garden temperature is between 65°F to 80°F with 40% to 80% air humidity, this tropical plant is not frost tolerant and cannot survive in temperatures below 60°F
- To accommodate mature size or when planting in groups, space 5 ft. away from other plants or structures
- House plants can add more life to your home: helping to purify indoor air by absorbing toxins and removing harmful chemicals. they boosts mood, productivity, concentration and creativity while reducing stress to promote better sleep
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★★★★★ 5
Great Summer Bridge Activities for Students going into 4th Grade
Good for 3rd going into 4th grade summer activities.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Summer Resource for Kids!
Format: Paperback
I purchased the "Summer Bridge Activities 2nd to 3rd Grade Workbook" for my 8-year-old, and it has exceeded my expectations in every way. This comprehensive workbook is a fantastic tool to keep children engaged and learning during the summer break. My sibling is an elementary school teacher and introduced me to these books when my son was in Kindergarten and I honestly have not looked back. My LO loved a good challenge so we typically do multiple days to ensure we finish it in its entirety during the summer. I'm constantly recommending these books every summer as I have not yet found anything to replace it.
Content Quality:
The workbook covers all essential subjects: math, reading comprehension, writing, science, social studies, and even fitness. Each section is well-organized and filled with age-appropriate activities that challenge and entertain. The variety of exercises ensures that my child doesn't get bored, and the progressive difficulty helps build confidence.
Educational Value:
The math and reading comprehension sections are particularly strong, with clear explanations and plenty of practice problems. The writing prompts encourage creativity and critical thinking, while the science and social studies sections introduce interesting facts and concepts. I appreciate the inclusion of fitness activities, promoting a healthy lifestyle alongside academic learning.
Flash Cards:
The included flash cards are a wonderful bonus. They are durable, colorful, and perfect for quick review sessions. My child enjoys using them, and they make reinforcing concepts fun and interactive.
Ease of Use:
The workbook is user-friendly with clear instructions for both parents and kids. It's designed to be self-paced, which means my child can work independently or with minimal guidance. The answer key at the back is helpful for quick checks.
Engagement:
What sets this workbook apart is its ability to make learning enjoyable. The activities are engaging, and the themes are relevant and interesting. My child looks forward to workbook time each day, which is a huge win for any parent trying to prevent the summer slide.
Overall, the "Summer Bridge Activities 2nd to 3rd Grade Workbook" is an excellent investment in your child's education. It's thorough, fun, and well-designed to keep young minds sharp over the summer. I highly recommend it to any parent looking to provide a balanced and enriching educational experience during the school break.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Good quality for price
Format: Paperback
This was a good book for the summer. It has a variety of activities so my child didn't get bored. It also has some fun "outside" only ideas to get them up and moving. It was a good bridge book that she could (mostly) do independently. However, as they progress through it, parents should be there to help and reiterate different concepts. It was well worth the price and helped the transition go smoothly.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Perfect To Keep A Youngster's Mind Active Over The Summer
Format: Paperback
Simply put, this is a great activity book to help your child stay mentally active when out of school for the summer. It is not intended to be a full school curriculum, but instead a way to keep children mentally active during the summer break. We have a child leaving 2nd and heading to 3rd grade and were concerned about her skills being lost over the summer. While we do work with her to increase her skillset, we were more concerned about the atrophy that happens when not in school than jumping her ahead. It can be a bit tough for kids returning to school if they go 2-3 months with little book work, so we wanted to help keep her fresh but not fill her summer with full days of 'school' work.
This book is a solid mix of skills with some being easy and others more of stretch. The easy and stretch items will vary with the schooling your child gets and their abilities. I suspect most kids heading to third grade will find most of the work in this book at least a strong refresher and potentially help move them in some areas. This is setup to be a roughly 15 minute daily regime but we have enhanced it with some other work. We have math and science specific activity books as well as a reading workbook that we rotate into the mix. We also keep track of words she has a harder time spelling and use them make a 10 spelling word weekly review and test (review for 4 days and test on the fifth). Most of these topics are in the bridge activities book, but we felt a little extra attention would not hurt and some variety in what she is working on keeps things fresh. We do spelling, reading/writing and a couple 'pages' of work each weekday which comes out to about a 45-60 minute batch of work. The Summer Bridge Activities books is a constant in the mix with a page used almost every day and the other work rotated.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
★★★★★ 4
Great summer workbook!
Format: Paperback
So far an easy book compared to the Argo Summer Academy one that was too challenging. I don't like the way the pages are perforated they fall out of the book too easily. I feel like it is a good balance of keeping up skills already learned and softly introducing a little bit of challenge. I like how each day has math and reading. Easy to keep skills up with only 15 minutes of work a day.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025