Alocasia longiloba

Also Known As

Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

10a-12

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Alocasia longiloba plant details

Alocasia longiloba is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white 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 - 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 longiloba

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia longiloba

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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

Beautiful green leaves with white veins this tropical plant is at home in the garden or in the house in a container. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Alocasia longiloba plant

How to Grow Alocasia longiloba

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant