Alocasia 'Green Shield'

Also Known As

Green Shield Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Alocasia 'Green Shield' plant details

Alocasia 'Green Shield' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with blue, green and variegated 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 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 'Green Shield'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Green Shield'

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

One of the most attractive species of Alocasia. Introduced from the Philippines, leaves are ovate, elliptic and almost totally peltate. Upper leaf surface is bright lime-green with dramatically contrasting dark zones around the primary veins. The lower leaf surface is paler green. Leaves reach 26-28” by 18-20” and have a softer texture. The petioles and peduncles are lime green , the tube of the spathe is white with a tint of pale lime and the blade of the spathe is white. The lower portion of the spadix is cream to white and the upper sterile appendage is yellow.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

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Photo of Alocasia 'Green Shield' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Gardening facts about Alocasia 'Green Shield' plant

How to Grow Alocasia 'Green Shield'

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