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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
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
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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
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
See other plant types of Alocasia for your garden
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
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
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
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
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
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