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    • Photo of Alocasia cuprea by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Alocasia cuprea

    Plant type

    perennial, aroid

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 8"-15"

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Alocasia cuprea plant details

    Alocasia cuprea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with bronze, green and red foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia cuprea

    Plant type: perennial aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
    Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia cuprea

    USDA Zones: 11 - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Alocasia cuprea, commonly called the Jewel Alocasia, displays beautiful arrow-shaped leaves with a coppery metallic to deep maroon red sheen atop upright petioles. A unique tropical with a vase, clump habit. Alocasia plants do best in warmer temperatures and high humidity. They are great for adding color and texture in landscapes and containers. Keep evenly moist and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Provide with lots of bright light but avoid direct sunlight, especially from the scorching afternoon sun in summer. Protect from freezing temperatures!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Alocasia cuprea plant

    How to Grow Alocasia cuprea

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • bronze
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • 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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