Ebony Elephant Ears
Alocasia 'Ebony'
SKU
41280
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.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water often to keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-loh-KAY-see-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Large leaves on basal stems 3 to 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water often to keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant