Alocasia Hybrid - Plant

Planting and care

Best in part shade or filtered sun in moist, organically rich soils. Plant in locations protected from strong winds after last frost date. Rhizomes/tuberous roots may be started indoors in pots or containers. After last frost date, pots may be sunk to the rim in the garden and containers may be set out on the patio.

Caring for Alocasia Hybrid

• If elephant ear plants are starving for sunlight, their growth becomes stunted and their leaves may turn a bit pale or yellow. If that happens to container-grown elephant ears, move them to a better-lit area.
• Too much sunlight, on the other hand, can burn the plants leaves. Adjust your garden accordingly, either by moving the elephant ears or providing them some shade from a tree or other structure.
• Watch for spider mites.

Harvesting

NA

Typical uses of Alocasia Hybrid

Special features: These are usually propagated by dividing the plant when it's being re-potted in spring.

Culinary use: NA

Ornamental use: These are tropical plants of the Arum family that are treasured for their decorative leaves.

Medicinal use: NA

References

• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a435
• http://www.houseplantsexpert.com/amazon-elephants-ear-plant.html