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Plant description
Alocasias, or elephant ears, are perennial plants that are noted for their eye catching foliage. They have large leaves, arising from a rhizome or tuber, and give a tropical feel to a garden, patio or indoors. They are best in tropical and sub-tropical climates, but can also grow in temperate areas in a warm spot. Some varieties have contrasting colours and patterns to their leaves. They are suited to both garden plantings, as well as being great for containers. They can make good indoor plants, but need bright light and misting to do well for longer periods indoors.
Alocasias need warmth and humidity to grow well. If the surrounding air is too dry the plant is liable to be subject to diseases such as mites. Plain green leaved varieties cope better in cooler, drier areas than the more colourful forms. There are some species which can cope with frosts, such as Alocasia odora and Alocasia wentii. Very cold conditions can make Alocasias go dormant, but once the weather warms, the tubers will resprout.
The plant contains irritants which can cause numbing and swelling if ingested, or with skin contact.
Additional plant information
Flowers
Flower colour: not specified
Flowering season: not specified
Plant size
Maximum height: 2 metres
Minimum height: not specified
Maximum width: 0.5 metres
Minimum width: not specified
Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance
Will tolerate partial sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is not salt tolerant.
Fauna attracting?
Not specified.
Climate
This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate, subtropical, tropical.
Soil types & conditions
Loam: moist, well-drained.
Clay: well-drained.
Sand: moist.
Diseases
Fungal root rot in overly wet conditions
Pests
Res spider mite
Miscellaneous information
Planting season: not specified.
Types of fertiliser: Half strength liquid fertiliser apllied through the warmer months.
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