First year growing 3 of these and I love them. Will definitely continue to grow these in the coming years. Beautiful!
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears Alocasia
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Exposure
- Bright Light
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 3'
Height: 91cm - 1.2m
Spread: 91cm
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36 - 48 Inches30 - 36 Inches36 - 36 Inches91cm - 1.2m76cm - 91cm91cm
Features
This regal selection of elephant ears forms a tall, multi-stemmed, upright arching clump of massive, bright green, glossy, undulating leaves held on green petioles. Tolerant of both sun and shade, it is magnificent in large containers and landscapes. It may grower larger than stated in the South where the season is long.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpacing:30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cmSpread:36 Inches 91cmFlower Shade:noneFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Emerald GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Bright LightLight Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:ConsistentSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Think of Emerald Isle like an understory plant you might find in a rainforest. The protection of a tall canopy of trees above and plentiful humidity will result in full, lush plants. It is stunning in large containers and landscapes if grown properly. Site it out of the way of strong winds that can tear its huge leaves. With more available root space and moisture, it will grow larger and faster than if grown in a smaller container with less available moisture.
Allow the soil to dry slightly before you water it again. Spider mites and aphids can be problematic when grown indoors.
Emerald Isle™ Alocasia 'AP091520' USPP 34,129 -
534321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Nancy, Illinois, United States, 1 year ago
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This variety has become a staple gift to friends and family. Strong, vibrant and has been a perfect center piece to some of my caladiums.
Cid Fernandez, Florida, United States, 1 year ago -
This plant is amazing! There's no other alocasia like it! Great color, texture and strong vertical element for landscapes and containers!
Marshall Dirks, Illinois, United States, 2 years ago
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