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    Alocasia 'Stingray'

    Also Known As

    • Stingray Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Alocasia 'Stingray' plant details

    Alocasia 'Stingray' is a fast-growing broadleaf 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 bright shade - 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 'Stingray'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Stingray'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - 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 ‘Stingray’ is an unusual form of Elephant Ear leaf with a wide winged upper half and a skinny tail lower half resembling the Stingray fish. Adds an exotic flair indoors or outside. Grows as an upright clump habit from a tuber. Elephant Ear Plants are great for adding color and texture in landscapes and containers. Works as a houseplant as well! Keep evenly moist and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prefers bright, indirect light to partial sun. Avoid the scorching rays of afternoon sun, as the leaves may burn. Protect from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Reminiscent of an aquatic Stingray Alocasia Stingray boasts a elliptic frame with a long pointed tail, this new and unusual Alocasia adds a touch of the exotic to any garden. The large, round green leaves have a long, thin green tail at the terminal end of each leaf. This unusual plant is a fast growing Alocasia that can reach 5-6’ tall. Prefers a partially shady location with moist, fertile soil.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Alocasia 'Stingray' plant

    How to Grow Alocasia 'Stingray'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - 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

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • 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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