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Elephant's Ear

Alocasia 'Low Rider'

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Overview

The Alocasia 'Low Rider' presents as a compact tropical perennial. Noted for its striking, large, heart-shaped leaves that mimic an elephant's ear, it features deep green foliage with pronounced veins. This dwarf variety reaches up to 2-3 ft in height and spread, thriving in partial shade with high humidity. Ideal for creating bold, textural contrasts in containers or as understory plants in shaded garden areas. Requires well-draining soil and consistent watering.

Sun ShadeWater HighZones 9–11Type Perennial
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — The Alocasia 'Low Rider' presents as a compact tropical perennial
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — heart-shaped leaves that mimic an elephant's earElephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — white flowers in the garden; which makes it an ideal ground cover or a standout in a mixed containerElephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Its lustrous foliage makes it an exceptional understory plantElephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — it features deep green foliage with pronounced veins; rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 57Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — heart-shaped leaves that mimic an elephant's ear; its foliage is a draw for this variety, image 56Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — This dwarf variety reaches up to 2-3 ft in height and spread, thriving in partial shade with high humidity+50

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Araceae

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Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — The Alocasia 'Low Rider' presents as a compact tropical perennial
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — heart-shaped leaves that mimic an elephant's ear
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — white flowers in the garden; which makes it an ideal ground cover or a standout in a mixed container
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Its lustrous foliage makes it an exceptional understory plant
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — it features deep green foliage with pronounced veins; rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 57
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — heart-shaped leaves that mimic an elephant's ear; its foliage is a draw for this variety, image 56
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — This dwarf variety reaches up to 2-3 ft in height and spread, thriving in partial shade with high humidity
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — The leaves form a dramatically scalloped silhouette; a cultivar derived from the larger genus of Alocasia
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — erect stems.<br><br>For optimal growth
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Requires well-draining soil and consistent watering; glossy green leaves that can span up to 8 to 12 inches long and 6
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — evergreen plant typically reaches a modest height of 12 to 16 inches with a similar spread; requires well-draining soil
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — humid environment with indirect light to partial shade; the Alocasia 'Low Rider' presents as a compact tropical
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — The Alocasia 'Low Rider' presents as a compact tropical perennial; this dwarf variety reaches up to 2-3 ft in height
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 and prospers in well-draining
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — heart-shaped leaves that mimic an elephant's ear; its foliage is a draw for this variety
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — consider its needs for warmth and humidity; heart-shaped leaves that mimic an elephant's ear
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Frequent watering is crucial to maintain consistently moist soil; its lustrous foliage makes it an exceptional
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — and position it accordingly
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — perennial with white blooms; it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 and prospers in well-draining
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — evergreen plant typically reaches a modest height of 12 to 16 inches with a similar spread
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Ideal for creating bold, textural contrasts in containers or as understory plants in shaded garden areas
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — consider its needs for warmth and humidity
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; the Alocasia 'Low Rider' demands a warm

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