Alocasia Species, Jewel Alocasia, Giant Caladium, Elephant's Ear
Alocasiacuprea

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species: cuprea (KUP-ray-uh)

Synonym:Caladium metallicum

Synonym:Caladium veitchii

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting