Alocasia, Upright Elephant Ear 'Stingray'

Alocasia

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Bartow, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Bonita Springs, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Stuart, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Levittown, New York

Staten Island, New York

La Grange, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Chattanooga, TN | August 2011 | neutral

I saw this plant growing in pots at the Botanical Garden in Atlanta, Georgia and it is rather striking. I couldn't find anybody there to ...Read More

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La Grange, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2010 | neutral

This is a very interesting plant that I purchased in April 2010. Planted it in full sun but the summer sun in central Texas was to hot. ...Read More

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Delray Beach, FL (Zone 10a) | September 2010 | positive

I bought this plant at a yard sale for $3.00, 5 weeks ago. It had been neglected. The pot had been knocked over on its side and left l...Read More

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