Ivory Coast Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'ALO1' PP #25,804
SKU
08742
Distinctive arrow=shaped green leaves have a silvery hue highlighted with light green veins, held by the dense clump of upright, brown-streaked light pink 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
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 | Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous spadix-type flowers; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant, Shade Loving |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water often to keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Tropical Foliage |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant