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Ebony Elephant Ears
Alocasia 'Ebony'
Pronunciation: a-loh-KAY-see-uh
SKU #41280
LIGHT:
Bright Indirect Light
WATER:
Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Large leaves on basal stems 3 to 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.
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| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| 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 Instructions | 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.
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.