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Alocasia 'Low Rider'

Also Known As

  • Alocasia x 'Low Rider'
  • Low Rider Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-12

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Alocasia 'Low Rider' plant details

Alocasia 'Low Rider' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. 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 'Low Rider'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Low Rider'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

'Low Rider' is a compact plant with wavy-edged leaves that look similar to Alocasia 'Portora' only with a dwarf growth habit. It's an upright grower usually reaching 1-2' tall so it makes an ideal plant as the focal point in a compact mixed container. It's also attractive as a stand-alone potted plant that tolerates a variety of light conditions and adds a tropical feel wherever it's grown.

Gardening facts about Alocasia 'Low Rider' plant

How to Grow Alocasia 'Low Rider'

  • 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
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-10'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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