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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
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Common names
  • Elephant's Ear
  • Elephant Ear

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Location: Del Norte Calif amongst the redwoods in my greenhouse
Date: 2017-05-06
Comments:
  • Posted by Strever (No.Calif amongst the Redwoods - Zone 9a) on May 6, 2017 11:56 AM concerning plant:
    i thought this was a common Alocasia? it is the only one to survive in my greenhouse

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