Alocasia, Giant Elephant Ear, Taro 'Calidora'

Alocasia

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Alocasia calodora
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Capitola, California

Corona, California

Garden Grove, California

Hayward, California

Highgrove, California

Oceanside, California

Perris, California

San Francisco, California

Venice, California

Washington, District of Columbia

Deltona, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida

Miami, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Springfield, Missouri

Mesilla Park, New Mexico

Greensboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Florence, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Alvin, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Red Oak, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Brodnax, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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P
Springfield, MO | September 2010 | positive

These grow quite nicely in zone 6, providing you give them the required water.....our neighborhood has some that are 15 to 18 feet tall.....Read More

L
Miami, FL (Zone 10a) | May 2007 | neutral

This hybrid plant was produced by crossing A. odora with A. gageana; the hybridization work was done at Aroidia Research by LariAnn Garne...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | October 2005 | positive

The almost vertical and heavily pleated leaves distinguish this from other elephant ear's. A neater,denser growth make it a standout plan...Read More

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