Elephant’s Ear Plant. A handsome foliage plant, with large green arrow shaped leaves and bold white veins, purple underneath. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers January to December. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 65°F / 17°C. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.
Alocasia amazonica
A handsome foliage plant, with large green arrow shaped leaves and bold white veins, purple underneath.
Additional information
| Generic | Alocasia |
|---|---|
| Species | amazonica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Elephant's Ear Plant |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple, white |
| Flowers From | January, December |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 65°F / 17°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division, Root cuttings, Seed |
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