Purple Cloak Elephant Ear
Alocasia princeps 'Purple Cloak'
SKU #46262
| 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. |
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| Light | Bright Indirect Light |
| Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage |
| Mature Size | Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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| Landscape Use | Houseplant |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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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.