Giant Elephant Ear

Alocasia macrorrhiza

Giant Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhiza) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 2-10 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect cream, green and white blooms in spring and summer. It grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

10-12

Sun

Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

2-10 ft

Spacing

6-feet-12 feet

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Foliage

Brown, Silver, Green, Red, Variegated

Bloom color

Cream, Green, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Watch out for

Contact dermatitis, Poisonous to humans, Problem for cats, Problem for children, Problem for dogs, Problem for horses

Native to

Tropical and Subtropical Asia To Eastern Australia