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Alocasia, Upright Elephant Ear, Kris Plant 'Nobilis'

Alocasiasanderiana

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)

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Species

sanderiana (san-der-ee-AH-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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emilyrasmus

Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | August 2005 | neutral

Nobilis has beautiful leaves and can be challenging to grow. This plant needs bright, indirect light and the soil needs to be very well ...Read More

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