Variegated Elephant Ear
Alocasia odora 'Variegata'
Description | A lush plant with large, striking variegated foliage that will add tropical flair to any garden. Leaves may exceed two feet in length. Fragrant, white flowers occasionally appear in spring. A dramatic 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, Partial shade |
Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.. |
Blooms | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant, Poolside |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Companion Plants | Bush Lily (Clivia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Fern (Asplenium); Fatsia (Fatsia); 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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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
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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.