Alocasia, Upright Elephant Ear 'Stingray'

Alocasia

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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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Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
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Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
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Pruning Instructions
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Heat (Pungency)
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Size/Type
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Propagation
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
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Classification
Regional

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

Bartow, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Bonita Springs, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Stuart, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Levittown, New York

Staten Island, New York

La Grange, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Chattanooga, TN | August 2011 | neutral

I saw this plant growing in pots at the Botanical Garden in Atlanta, Georgia and it is rather striking. I couldn't find anybody there to ...Read More

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La Grange, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2010 | neutral

This is a very interesting plant that I purchased in April 2010. Planted it in full sun but the summer sun in central Texas was to hot. ...Read More

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Delray Beach, FL (Zone 10a) | September 2010 | positive

I bought this plant at a yard sale for $3.00, 5 weeks ago. It had been neglected. The pot had been knocked over on its side and left l...Read More

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