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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

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    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!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    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

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    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 gageana

    aka Alocasia 'Gagaena California', Dwarf Elephant Ear, Gagaena California Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia gageana foliage by Derek Powazek
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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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