Alocasia plumbea 'Metallica'

Elephant's Ear

Family: Araceae Arum


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 11 -
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Spring to Late Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, massing, specimen
Height 12' to 15' / 3.60m to 4.60m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Orange, red
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage