Alocasia Species, Upright Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'Dewey's Reversa'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Cultivar: Dewey's Reversa

Synonym:Alocasia reversa

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible