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Elephant's Ear
Alocasia
This tropical is a show stopper! Elephant Ear grows with it's leave pointing upright, and height that grows over time. It can make a statement in any garden, growing as tall as 6' over time with proper watering and nutrients.
The dark green foliage of this tropical plant makes it a beautiful addition of texture both indoors and outside. It is an annual in most areas, but will be perennial in zones 9-11.
| Blossom Color | |
| Bloom Season | Grown for Foliage |
| Exposure | Part Shade to Shade |
| Height | |
| Width | 18-24 in |
| Spacing | 18-24 in |
| Container Sizes | |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Wildlife Attracted | |
| Wildlife Deterred | |
| Features | This tropical is a show stopper! Elephant Ear grows with it's leave pointing upright, and height that grows over time. It can make a statement in any garden, growing as tall as 6' over time with proper watering and nutrients. The dark green foliage of this tropical plant makes it a beautiful addition of texture both indoors and outside. It is an annual in most areas, but will be perennial in zones 9-11. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Landscapes and containers. |
| Maintenance Notes |
A fast grower, Elephant's Ear can grow to be 6' tall. To sustain this growth, they require more water. Best practice is to keep the roots moist to avoid stress to the plant. |
