General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.8m)
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Large sagittate glossy green leaves to 3 feet long; petioles heavily mottled and banded in dark green.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Other: 5-6 inch green spathe surrounding a white spadix.
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Alocasia
  • Elephant's Ear

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Date: 2018-09-22

Date: 2021-08-25
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2013-12
Fairchild gardens conservatory
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2013-12
Fairchild gardens conservatory
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