Giant Elephant Ear Alocasia
Common Name: Alocasia
Variety: Giant Elephant Ear Alocasia
Genus species: Alocasia ‘Borneo Giant’
Features:
- Tropical plant with leaves that look like giant elephant ears
- Fastest and largest growing alocasia on the market
- Perfect for borders, hedges, landscape, or container planting
- Indoor or outdoor plant
Sun: Full to Part Sun; 6+ hours direct sun daily
Water: Prefers consistant soil moisture
Hardiness Zone:
Hardy in Zones 5-9
Annual for Zones 4 below
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Mature Size: 10’ T x 10’ W
Prune: Prune down to a few inches dig up the tuber, and store in a cool dry location after first frost. Plant once again after last freeze date has passed
Soil Type: Does well in acidic, neutral and alkaline well-drained soils, mulch recommended
Fertilize: With a Slow-Release, Granular Even Ratio (10-10-10) Formula in early Spring, repeat as directed