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

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) — glossy emerald-green leaves held in an upright; grown for foliage rather than flowers

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — and shaded courtyard plantings with bold

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) — Easy to maintain and requiring no deadheading

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — it is a confident choice where designers want a robust

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — it works beautifully as a specimen or focal point

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 matures 36-48 inches tall and about 36 inches wide; average but well-drained soil

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