Alocasia, Elephant Ear 'Variegata'

Alocasiawentii

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species
wentii (WENT-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Niceville, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Bellaire, TX | August 2012 | positive

I grow this outside in a Houston-area garden. I really love this plant. It does not like our hot sun, so I moved it where it is heavily...Read More

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Niceville, FL (Zone 8b) | June 2007 | positive

I bought this one last year from Brian Williams. The leaves are shiny and variegated. The variegation is fantastic. A must for any aroid collector.

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