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Alocasia lauterbachiana
Also Known As
- Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 1'-4'
- W: 1'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Alocasia lauterbachiana plant details
Alocasia lauterbachiana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in 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 lauterbachiana
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia lauterbachiana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Alocasia lauterbachiana is an upright, long and narrow, wavy Elephant Ear tropical displaying a shiny green leaf surface and purple underside. Clump habit. Great for adding color and texture in landscapes and containers. Keep your Purple Sword Elephant Ears evenly moist and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Protect from frost!
Alocasia lauterbachiana a very odd Alocasia this plant once belonged to in another section of aroids and was later moved into the Alocasia section. It has long dark green leaves with dark gray undersides and maroon stems. I have seen mature plant 3 to 4 feet tall with long leaves 2 feet long. An oddity in the Alocasia family it is a great collectors plant.
Foliage: Green narrow ridged leaves striped maroon petioles
Flowers: hooded
Height: 1 to 4 feet tall
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Gardening facts about Alocasia lauterbachiana plant
How to Grow Alocasia lauterbachiana
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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