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    Alocasia gageana

    Also Known As

    • Alocasia 'Gagaena California'
    • Dwarf Elephant Ear
    • Gagaena California Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Alocasia gageana plant details

    Alocasia gageana is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia gageana

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, patio, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia gageana

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender! Hailing from Malaysia, this true tropical beauty forms a 3-4' clump of bright green leaves with wavy margins, embossed with prominent veins – Part sun to light shade (will take 80% shade) – Use as a summer bedder like Caladiums or as a houseplant – Likes warmth, lots of water and good soil – At it's a best on a shaded summer patio or at pond edge! Bravissimo! Hardy to 25-30 °F. USDA Zone 9-10  3" pot

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Alocasia Gagaena California is considered a dwarf elephant ear and can reach up to 4' in height. This variety can fill an area quickly and is a top choice as a landscape plant. Quite unique and very beautiful.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Alocasia gageana plant

    How to Grow Alocasia gageana

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

    See other plant types of Alocasia for your garden

    Alocasia macrorrhizos

    aka Alocasia macrorrhiza, Alocasia plumbea 'Metallica', Giant Upright Elephant Ear, Metallica Elephant's Ear, Metallica Taro

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia macrorrhizos foliage by Leafari
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    Alocasia 'Portodora'

    aka Alocasia x 'Portadora', Alocasia x 'Portora', Alocasia x portora 'Portodora', Hybrid Upright Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Portodora' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Alocasia 'Mayan Mask'

    aka Alocasia 'William's Hybrid', Hardy Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    7a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Mayan Mask' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Alocasia 'Calidora'

    aka Alocasia calidora, Alocasia x 'Calidora', Calidora Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Calidora' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'

    aka Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Black Stem', Arum indicum 'Black Stem', Colocasia indica 'Black Stem', Black Stem Giant Taro, Black Stem Upright Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' landscape by Alan Lorence
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