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Ebony Elephant Ears

Alocasia 'Ebony'

Pronunciation: a-loh-KAY-see-uh
SKU #41280
9-11

Good to Grow...indoors: 8

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OVERVIEW
Description Distinctive arrow shaped, deep green leaves highlighted with light green to silver veins, held by ebony black petioles. Provides a lush, tropical effect indoors or outdoors near a pond or in a container on a patio or deck. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Light Bright Indirect Light
Watering Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
Blooms Inconspicuous
Mature Size Large leaves on basal stems 3 to 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
STYLE
Landscape Use Container, Houseplant
Foliage Color Green
CARE
Care Thrives and spreads freely in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers bright shade or filtered sun, and warm, humid environments. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.