Alocasia Elephant Ears

Alocasia Elephant Ear sare named after their super-sized heart-shaped (or elephant ear-shaped) leaves.  Excellent as a tropical plant around pools or patio areas. 

Equally hardy and resilient in full sun or partial shade area.  they do like a fertile well drained soil and to be kept barely moist is summer.  Cut the watering right back in winter.  

Elephant Ears bring high drama and bold texture to your garden . Growing elephant ears is simple — they like filtered sun or shade and rich, moist soil. Elephant ear plants, which are grown from tuberous rhizomes, can reach impressive sizes quickly. 

To grow Alocasia Elephant Ears, choose a well-draining potting mix and a spacious container. Plant the rhizome with the top just above the soil surface. Place it in bright, indirect light and maintain a warm, humid environment. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Provide occasional misting and fertilize during the growing season. Alocasia Elephant Ears can reach impressive sizes, with leaves ranging from 1 to 2 feet wide and plants growing up to 6 feet tall, creating a stunning tropical focal point in your garden or home.

Alocasia Elephant Ears is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.

 
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