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Emerald Isle Elephant Ears Alocasia hybrid

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
4' 3' 1.2m 91cm
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 3'
Height: 91cm - 1.2m
Spread: 91cm
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  • Details

    36 - 48 Inches
    30 - 36 Inches
    36 - 36 Inches
    91cm - 1.2m
    76cm - 91cm
    91cm

    Features

    This regal selection of elephant ears forms a tall, multi-stemmed, upright arching clump of massive, bright green, glossy, undulating leaves held on green petioles. Tolerant of both sun and shade, it is magnificent in large containers and landscapes.  It may grower larger than stated in the South where the season is long.

    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spacing: 
    30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cm
    Spread: 
    36 Inches 91cm
    Flower Shade: 
    none
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Emerald Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Bright Light
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun or Shade

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
    Water Category: 
    Consistent
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Containers
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Think of Emerald Isle like an understory plant you might find in a rainforest. The protection of a tall canopy of trees above and plentiful humidity will result in full, lush plants. It is stunning in large containers and landscapes if grown properly. Site it out of the way of strong winds that can tear its huge leaves. With more available root space and moisture, it will grow larger and faster than if grown in a smaller container with less available moisture.

    Emerald Isle Alocasia is suitable for growing as a houseplant if outdoor conditions can be mimicked indoors, namely bright light and humidity. Allow the soil to dry slightly before you water it again. Spider mites and aphids can be problematic when grown indoors.

    Emerald Isle Alocasia hybrid 'AP091520' USPP 34,129
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    • This plant is amazing! There's no other alocasia like it!  Great color, texture and strong vertical element for landscapes and containers!

      Marshall Dirks
      , Illinois
      , United States
      , 31 weeks ago
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