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Ivory Coast Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'ALO1' PP #25,804
Pronunciation: a-loh-KAY-see-uh
SKU #08742
LIGHT:
Bright Indirect Light
WATER:
Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| 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 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-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 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-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.