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Alocasia, Elephant Ear, Jewel Alocasia 'Maharani'

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

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

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Danger

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)

Hardiness

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Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

N/A

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

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

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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LariAnn

Miami, FL (Zone 10a) | April 2009 | positive

This plant is also sold as Alocasia maharanri, and the growing requirements are similar to others of what I call the "Jewel" Alocasias, s...Read More

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