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Alocasia, Elephant Ear 'Nishihira'

Alocasia

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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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Synonym

Alocasia nishihira

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

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Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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gothqueen

Gainesville, FL | November 2008 | positive

This is a very nice alocasia with deeply incised leaves. It does not seem as touchy as brancifolia, which tends to go dormant on me at th...Read Moree drop of a hat.

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