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Alocasia calidora


Elephant’s Ears, Elephant Ears




Origin:  South and southeast Asia.
Family
Araceae
Genus
Alocasia
Species
calidora
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b - 10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2 - H5
Temperature (°C)
-15 - 5
Temperature (°F)
5 - 41
Height
Up to 4.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
Large plant grown for its distinct leaves.
Cultivation
Grow in filtered light and partial shade, with moist but well drained soil of moderate fertility. Prefers high humidity, ample water, and fertilize every 2 - 3 weeks during the growing season. Cut back on water in the winter.
Pests
Fungal and bacterial leaf diseases, mealybugs, and scale insects.
Bark/Stem Description
Rhizomatous or tuberous roots.
Leaf Description
Large, veined, can be either arrow-shaped or heart-shaped.
Flower Description
Flowers are small.
Colour Description
Leaves are green and can be marked with black, dark purple, or bronze.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Plant as soon as the seed ripens. Divide the rhizomes, separate offsets, or root stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Sap can cause skin irritation. If any part of the plant is eaten, it can cause mild indigestion.
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