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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Plant Height: 24 to 39 inches (.6-1 m)
Leaves: Variegated
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
Stolons and runners
Offsets

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Common names
  • Elephant's Ear
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Alocasia cucullata
  • Synonym: Alocasia rugosa

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Location: Swayback's Kentucky Jungle
Location: Swayback's Kentucky Jungle
Stems are light green with vertical yellow stripes
Location: Swayback's Kentucky Jungle

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