Alocasia Odora
Commonly known as upright elephant ear, Alocasia macrorrhiza's glossy, bright green leaves add an exotic look to beds, borders and pots. The big paddle-shaped leaves are held upright to shed water and make room for companion plants below. These heat-loving tropical plants can grow 5 feet tall in one summer.
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Ideal for Containers |
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Thrives in Heat and Humidity |
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Bold Tropical Foliage |
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Common Name |
Upright Elephant Ear |
Botanical Name |
Alocasia odora |
Zones |
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As |
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage |
Wide green leaves that resemble an elephants ear. |
Mature Height |
54-60" tall |
Bulb Size |
13-15"CM |
Bulb Spacing |
24-36" apart |
Planting Depth |
Plant 4" deep |
Bloom Time |
Foliage plant all summer |
Plant Type / Life Cycle |
Annual |
Planting Time |
Spring / Summer |
Soil Type |
Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages |
Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Containers, Rock Gardens |
Additional Information |
Hardy in zones 7-11 |