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Upright Elephant Ear

Alocasia odora

Thick, glossy, upright foliage gives a tropical look in the garden or in containers.


Easy to grow in partial sun to partial shade in well drained soil.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth: 4 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Dig a hole slightly deeper than the bulb itself. Place in hole, blunt side down. Space multiple bulbs at least 2 feet apart. Requires no fertilizer. Excellent plant for containers which can then be easily lifted in northern climates where they may not survive the winter if left unprotected.

Plant Height:

48-72 In

Bloom Time:

Foliage plant all season

Hardiness Zone:

8-10 Find your zone

Upright Elephant Ear Features:

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.