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Beautifully camouflage like pattern of dark, light greens and yellows cover each leaf attached to an interesting bluish-black stalk. Commonly known as Elephant's Ear, this unique tropical-looking plant grows 2-3ft tall with a similar spread. Prefers aerated soil containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss. Fast once established, which takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Grown for its beautifully irregularly marked leaves. This particular variety is a good semi-aquatic plant for the edge of a pond or even in a large terrarium setting. Alocasias are heavy feeders, provide water soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks and water regularly. Lift tubers and over winter in a frost free environment. Replant after last frost in spring.

Similar plants:

• Remusatia vivipara, Arum viviparum, Caladium viviparum, Colocasia vivipara (Hitchhiker Elephant Ear)
• Caladium bicolor (Caladium, Fancy Leaved Caladium)
• Caladium lindenii, Xanthosoma lindenii Magnifica (Angel's Wing)
• Caladium steudneriifolium (Caladium)
• Zamioculcas zamiifolia, Caladium zamiaefolium, Zamioculcas lanceolata, Zamioculcas loddigesii (Aroid Palm, ZZ Plant)
• Alocasia baginda (Alocasia Dragon Scale)
• Alocasia Black Velvet, Alocasia reginula (Dwarf Alocasia)
• Alocasia clypeolata (Green Shield Alocasia)
• Alocasia cucullata (Lucky Leaf, Heart Shaped Elephant Ear, Buddha's Hand)
• Alocasia macrorrhiza (Giant Taro, Giant Elephant Ear, Upright Elephant Ear, Pai)