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Alocasia crassifolia Alba

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alocasia crassifolia Alba Elephant Ear,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, V-Shaped

Description:
Tropical clumping perennial with upright large elephant ear-like green foliage. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Great foliage feature in a tropical garden. Grows approx. 1.5m Hx 1.5m W. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Mites

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Araceae Asia

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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