Elephant's Ear Alocasia macrorrhiza
Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 2'6" - 3'
Spread: 18" - 2'
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Details
Features
This tropical is a show stopper! Elephant Ear grows with it's leave pointing upright, and height that grows over time. It can make a statement in any garden, growing as tall as 6' over time with proper watering and nutrients.
The dark green foliage of this tropical plant makes it a beautiful addition of texture both indoors and outside. It is an annual in most areas, but will be perennial in zones 9-11.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:30 - 36 InchesSpacing:18 - 24 InchesSpread:18 - 24 InchesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe 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:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12aWater Category:ConsistentUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Landscapes and containers.
Maintenance Notes:A fast grower, Elephant's Ear can grow to be 6' tall. To sustain this growth, they require more water. Best practice is to keep the roots moist to avoid stress to the plant.
