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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

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) — while avoiding prolonged dryness that can limit its lush growth

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Hardy in USDA Zones 7b-10b

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — making a strong thriller for containers or focal point in beds

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Grow in bright light, sun, or shade with average soil and consistent moisture, sheltered from strong winds

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — with larger plants possible in long

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

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — where its upright architecture gives instant structure to patios

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — Easy to maintain and requiring no deadheading

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