Ivory Coast Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'ALO1' PP #25,804
Pronunciation: a-loh-KAY-see-uh
SKU #08742
| Description | 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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| Light | Bright Indirect Light |
| Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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