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Alocasia odora (Giant upright elephant ear)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Alocasia odora
Other names
Giant upright elephant ear, Night-scented lily , Asian taro, Arum odorum, Caladium odorum, Colocasia odora
Genus
Alocasia Alocasia
Species
A. odora - A. odora is a vigorous, tender, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with stout, upright, fleshy stems bearing large, ovate to arrow-shaped, light green leaves. Fragrant, yellow to yellow-green spathes in summer are followed by spherical, bright red fruit.
Alocasia odora is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause stomach upset if ingested.
Flower
Yellow, Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) Red spider mite (box and other)
Foot and root rot Foot and root rot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead leaves as necessary.
Propagation
Sow at 23C as soon as ripe. Divide in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Alocasia odora (Giant upright elephant ear) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in equal parts bark, loam and sand in filtered light. In growth, water freely, feed every 2-3 weeks, and maintain high humidity. Water moderately in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in full sun. Lift and keep indoors in winter. Requires a minimum of 15-18C.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Alocasia odora
Other names
Giant upright elephant ear, Night-scented lily , Asian taro, Arum odorum, Caladium odorum, Colocasia odora
Genus
Alocasia Alocasia
Species
A. odora - A. odora is a vigorous, tender, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with stout, upright, fleshy stems bearing large, ovate to arrow-shaped, light green leaves. Fragrant, yellow to yellow-green spathes in summer are followed by spherical, bright red fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause stomach upset if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other)
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead leaves as necessary.
Propagation
Sow at 23C as soon as ripe. Divide in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Alocasia odora (Giant upright elephant ear) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in equal parts bark, loam and sand in filtered light. In growth, water freely, feed every 2-3 weeks, and maintain high humidity. Water moderately in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in full sun. Lift and keep indoors in winter. Requires a minimum of 15-18C.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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