Alocasia Species, Upright Elephant Ear
Alocasialongiloba 'Argentea'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species: longiloba (lon-JEE-loh-buh)
Cultivar: Argentea

Synonym:Alocasia loweii

Synonym:Alocasia denudata

Synonym:Alocasia korthalsii

Synonym:Alocasia eminens

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

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Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting