Alocasia, Jewel Alocasia, Elephant's Ear
Alocasiareginae 'Elaine'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species: reginae (ree-JIN-ay-ee)
Cultivar: Elaine

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting