Alocasia (assorted) #1

Alocasia, commonly called Elephant Ear, is a genus of rhizomatous or tuberous, broad-leaved, perennial, flowering plants from the family Araceae. Grown for their large heart or arrow shaped leaves that resemble elephant ears (thus the common name). Prehistoric and sculptural.

• Light: part sun to part shade (to shade outside) depending on variety
• Soil: moist, well drained, regular, potting soil w/ additional amendments to improve drainage such as orchid bark, perlite, peat moss, vermiculite or coco coir.
• Humidity: high
• Water: dry to the touch to 10% down depending on variety
• Height at maturity: 1.5 6depending on type
• Fertilization: once or twice a month with a diluted all purpose fertilizer
• Pro tip: Plants prefer to be slightly pot bound. Wait to transplant until roots are visible in the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot. Repot in spring when plants begin putting on new growth. They also go through a hard dormancy in winter.

Images are used for general reference and inspiration only. The species, type, size, shape, bloom color/state and leaf color of each plant will vary. When we have available stock it does not mean that we have all colors and species.

This plant is not available for purchase online and availability varies. Please visit the store for purchase.