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Alocasia odora

Elephant Ear

Alocasia odora is an herbaceous perennial is grown for its impressively large foliage. The massive, arrow shaped leaves are dark green, lush, and very showy. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best on a well-drained, frost free, sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. It may die back in winter but will generally regrow again in the spring. This Alocasia is commonly used in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, added to tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, or mass planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:2.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known asElephant Ear
Sku12772

Alocasia odora Details

Alocasia odora is an herbaceous perennial is grown for its impressively large foliage. The massive, arrow shaped leaves are dark green, lush, and very showy. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best on a well-drained, frost free, sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. It may die back in winter but will generally regrow again in the spring. This Alocasia is commonly used in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, added to tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, or mass planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs.

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