Sting Ray Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'Sting Ray'
Pronunciation: a-loh-KAY-see-uh
SKU #30887
| Description | One of a kind foliage! The unique inward curving leaves on long, graceful stems resemble that of a gliding stingray. Ribbed, emerald green foliage provides a lush tropical effect, perfect near a pond or poolside. An excellent container plant for the patio or deck, or use indoors as an atrium accent. Evergreen above 40° F. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.. |
| Blooms | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Poolside |
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| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bush Lily (Clivia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Fern (Asplenium); Brunfelsia (Brunfelsia); Sausage Vine (Holboellia) |
| 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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Dickinson, ND 58601
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