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    Alocasia odora

    Also Known As

    • Giant Upright Elephant Ear
    • Night-scented Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, aroid

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 8'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

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    Alocasia odora plant details

    Alocasia odora is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. In fall and summer green flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 odora

    Plant type: perennial aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia odora

    USDA Zones: 8a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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 odora is one of the easiest larger growers of the Alocasia group. The plants can handle cold temps and survive zone 8. The leaves are huge. On one occasion we had a plant in the greenhouse 15' tall with leaves as big as a car hood. The leaves usually point upright, thick and durable. In time, the plant will produce a trunk and reminds me of a palm tree with elephant ears on top. A must have for anyone wanting to grow a large easy Alocasia. This plant is great as a house plant, garden plant or large container plant. The plant for sale is in a 4 1/2 inch pot. Foliage: Huge green leaves Flowers: Green hooded Height: 10 to 15 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Alocasia odora plant

    How to Grow Alocasia odora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled 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

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-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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