Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Shock Treatment'
Also Known As
- Shock Treatment Upright Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 24"-48"
planting zones
- 7b-12
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Shock Treatment' plant details
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Shock Treatment' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 macrorrhizos 'Shock Treatment'
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Uses: big leaves, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Shock Treatment'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Shock Treatment' plant
How to Grow Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Shock Treatment'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled 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
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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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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