Climate; Tropical
Common Name; Calidora 'Elephant Ear'
Genus; Alocasia
Color; Green
Item Width; 4 inches
Item Height; 6 inches
Indoor/Outdoor; Indoor & Outdoor
Season of Interest; Spring, Summer
Growth Stage; Vegetative
Growth Rate; Fast
Growth Habit; Clumping
Type; Shrubs, Bushes & Hedges
Watering; Medium
Foliage; Deciduous
Sunlight; Full Sun, Partial Shade
Features; Fast Growing
Safety; Pet Safe, Child Safe
Soil pH; Neutral
Soil Type; Silt, Sand, Peat, Loam
Description:
Alocasia Calidora Elephant Ear or Persian Palm. Has very large, rounded, green leaves with an upright growth habit. Each leaf may reach up to 3? across. The wavy-edged leaves are held high on thick green stems. Calidora makes a great addition to any landscape and gives it an instant tropical look.
Cultivation:
This variety will do well in partial shade or full sun. Requires regular watering, Outdoor height of 4-6' tall with 3' spread. Can be container grown. Repot in rich, well-draining soil. Zone 8-11 and higher.
Plant comes in 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inch shipping pot and is about 4-6 inches tall.