Skip to content
Log inStart trial

Elephant's Ear

Alocasia 'Low Rider'

Design with this plant

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

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

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (57)

Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — the Alocasia 'Low Rider' demands a warm
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — A cultivar derived from the larger genus of Alocasia; frequent watering is crucial to maintain consistently moist soil
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Requires well-draining soil and consistent watering
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — perennial for shade
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — commonly referred to as Elephant's Ear for its broad; perennial with white blooms
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Its foliage is a draw for this variety; consider its needs for warmth and humidity
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Ideal for creating bold, textural contrasts in containers or as understory plants in shaded garden areas, image 32
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — erect stems.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 41
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — adding lushness beneath taller vegetation or as an accent in water-adjacent designs
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — The leaves form a dramatically scalloped silhouette
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 and prospers in well-draining; commonly referred to as Elephant's Ear for
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — and position it accordingly; evergreen plant typically reaches a modest height of 12 to 16 inches with a similar spread
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — Its foliage is a draw for this variety
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — white flowers in the garden
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — it features deep green foliage with pronounced veins
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — With its tropical flair and manageable stature; it features deep green foliage with pronounced veins
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — humid environment with indirect light to partial shade
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — it features deep green foliage with pronounced veins; rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — which makes it an ideal ground cover or a standout in a mixed container; the leaves form a dramatically scalloped
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — the Alocasia 'Low Rider' demands a warm; and position it accordingly
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — adding lushness beneath taller vegetation or as an accent in water-adjacent designs, image 50
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — perennial with white blooms
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — glossy green leaves that can span up to 8 to 12 inches long and 6 to 8 inches wide; perennial for shade
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — glossy green leaves that can span up to 8 to 12 inches long and 6 to 8 inches wide

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Photographs by 12 contributors

Related plants

Adansonii Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera adansonii) — The Monstera adansonii is a vigorous tropical houseplant with green

Adansonii Swiss Cheese Vine

Monstera adansonii

Half
Bird's Nest Anthurium (Anthurium Hookeri) — scientifically known as Anthurium hookeri

Perennial

Bird's Nest Anthurium

Anthurium Hookeri

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Black Magic Taro (Colocasia Esculenta 'Black Magic') — so caution should be exercised if pets or children are present in the garden vicinity

Shrub

Black Magic Taro

Colocasia Esculenta 'Black Magic'

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Blackout™ Zebrina Black Stem (Alocasia zebrina) — The Alocasia zebrina is a bold tropical houseplant with deep green

Blackout™ Zebrina Black Stem

Alocasia zebrina

Half
Blushing Bride Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum 'Blushing Bride' is an upright strap-leaf caladium grown for vivid pink

Blushing Bride Sun or Shade Caladium

Caladium hortulanum

Bold Forest™ Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema x) — The Aglaonema x Bold Forest™ is a compact Chinese Evergreen with dark green

Bold Forest™ Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema x

Half