Alocasia, Elephant Ear 'Purpley'

Alocasia

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
Danger
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)
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Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Days to Maturity
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Disease Resistance
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
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Propagation
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Classification
Regional

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

North Port, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Hinesville, Georgia

Loganville, Georgia

Lebanon, Missouri

Andrews, Texas

Red Oak, Texas

Spring, Texas

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S
West Plains, MO | May 2009 | neutral

I just bought this plant and was looking up information on it and want to know if this is the same as Alocasia amazonica?

J
Palm Bay, FL | January 2008 | positive

I purchased this plant in the fall at the area nursery. The label on it stated very little about it but did say average home temperature...Read More

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