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Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears

Alocasia

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Overview

The Alocasia Emerald Isle™ is a bold foliage annual with massive, glossy emerald-green leaves held in an upright, tropical clump. It matures 36-48 inches tall and about 36 inches wide, making a strong thriller for containers or focal point in beds. Grow in bright light, sun, or shade with average soil and consistent moisture, sheltered from strong winds. Hardy in USDA Zones 7b-10b.

Sun FullWater Medium
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — The Alocasia Emerald Isle™ is a bold foliage annual with massive
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — and poolside compositionsEmerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Grown for foliage rather than flowersEmerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — high-impact foliage statementEmerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Allow the soil to dry slightly between wateringsEmerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Emerald Isle™ typically reaches 36 to 48 inches tall with a spread of about 36 inchesEmerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Think of it as an understory tropical: it appreciates protection from harsh wind+25

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Araceae

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Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — The Alocasia Emerald Isle™ is a bold foliage annual with massive
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — and poolside compositions
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Grown for foliage rather than flowers
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — high-impact foliage statement
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Emerald Isle™ typically reaches 36 to 48 inches tall with a spread of about 36 inches
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Think of it as an understory tropical: it appreciates protection from harsh wind
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — The Alocasia Emerald Isle™
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — In indoor overwintering situations
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — It matures 36-48 inches tall and about 36 inches wide; average but well-drained soil
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — The Alocasia Emerald Isle™ is a bold foliage annual with massive; making a strong thriller for containers or focal
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — it works beautifully as a specimen or focal point
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — glossy emerald-green leaves held in an upright
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — average but well-drained soil
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — glossy emerald-green leaves held in an upright; grown for foliage rather than flowers
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — commonly referred to as Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — making a strong thriller for containers or focal point in beds; and shaded courtyard plantings with bold
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — It is grown as an annual in many climates, while offering perennial potential in USDA Zones 7b through 10b
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — making it versatile in shifting garden exposures
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — each leaf gently undulating for a lush
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — warm Southern seasons where roots have room and moisture is steady
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — emerald-green leaves rise on green petioles in a tall
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — It matures 36-48 inches tall and about 36 inches wide
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — it is a confident choice where designers want a robust

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