Hardy Elephant Ear

Alocasia wentii

SKU #45742
8-10

Good to Grow...indoors:

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OVERVIEW
Description This variety expands the growing range of Alocasia, being hardy down to Zone 8. The one-foot-long leaves have showy metallic purple undersides. Excellent as a large houseplant or as a specimen in the landscape. Will go dormant in colder winter areas.
Light Bright Indirect Light
Watering Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
Blooms Prized for foliage.
Mature Size Reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Growth Rate Moderate
CARE
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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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.