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Purple Cloak Elephant Ear

Alocasia princeps 'Purple Cloak'

SKU #46262
8-11

Good to Grow...indoors:

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LIGHT: Bright Indirect Light
WATER: Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall.
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Description Pointed, arrow-shaped, dark green leaves develop a purple cast on the undersides and stem. This tropical plant loves warmth, humidity, and water. A lovely large-scale houseplant. Can be grown outdoors in humid climates where hardy. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Prized for foliage
Growth Rate Moderate
Landscape Use Houseplant
Foliage Color Green
Care Instructions Indoors, provide potting soil with good water retention. Needs high humidity: mist frequently or use a humidifier. Outdoors, thrives 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. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.
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DescriptionPointed, arrow-shaped, dark green leaves develop a purple cast on the undersides and stem. This tropical plant loves warmth, humidity, and water. A lovely large-scale houseplant. Can be grown outdoors in humid climates where hardy. Evergreen.
Bloom TimePrized for foliage
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseHouseplant
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsIndoors, provide potting soil with good water retention. Needs high humidity: mist frequently or use a humidifier. Outdoors, thrives 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. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.

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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.