Alocasia Calidora - Elephants Ear
Impressive in a large pot, or as a focal point in the home, Elephant Ear 'Alocasia Calidora has broad, wavy-edged leaves that are held high on strong vertical stems. It grows quickly into a tall plant during the first season. Plant in rich, nutrient filled soil for optimum growth.
Elephant Ear brings a lovely tropical look to the garden. A fast growing plant and easy to care for. Will need fertilsing with regular watering.
Your plant will be delivered in a 19cm pot with a minimum height of 70cm.
| Water Requirements | Low Water Requirement |
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| Toxicity | Not Pet Safe - Keep Out Of Reach |
| Light Requirements | Happy In Direct Sunlight |
| Pot Size | 19 cm Pot |
| Air Purifying | No |
Other Names: Elephants Ear
Care: Medium
Watering: Low
Humidity: Medium
Light: Shade
Toxicity/Pet Safe: Toxic - Not Pet Safe
Feed: When Active Growing
Air Purifying Qualities: Yes
Height & Growth: up to 8 feet tall
Country Of Origin: Asia
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A Bit About Alocasia Plants The wonderful Alocasias really are a family of tropical superstars. Their spectacular leaves create a really show-stopping display making them an ideal house plant for an urban jungle pad. These awesome plants are a true fan of moist and warm conditions. Making friends with your Alocasia house plant is vital – get to know what it’s telling you is a sure fire way to success with these large indoor plants. They will tell you when they’ve had too much water – just keep an eye out for droplets of a watery solution from its leaves – this is the process of guttation. Guttation is the exudation of the plants sap on the tips or edges of the leaves – this is the Alocasias way of telling you it would like a little less water next time. Alocasias are thanked in their natural habitat – being nicknamed the ‘Elephant Ear Plant’ – it offers shelter for all sorts of critters and creatures under the canopy of the rainforest. The Alocasia is a great plant for dreamers or lovers of symbolism. It is said to be the plant in the Jack and the Beanstalk fairytale. The Alocasia stands for seizing the opportunity – even when it’s a tricky plant to climb! |