Description | Amazonian Elephant Ear (Alocasia amazonica) is a tropical plant with striking arrow-shaped leaves having a greenish color to their prominent veins and on the edge. It has specific care needs and may not be a beginner's plant. |
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Pronunciation | dark green, narrowly arrow-shaped, wavy-edged leaves, up to 2 ft. long (60 cm), adorned with ribs and margins marked in bright creamy white |
Plant Type | Indoor Foliage, Perennial Tender, Tropical herbaceous plants |
Leaves | glossy, thick, dark green, arrow-shaped, wavy-edged leaves, ribs, and margins are bright creamy white, up to 2 feet |
Dimensions | 6 by 2 feet (HS) in good long warm growing conditions |
Misc Facts | Refer back to Alocasia ABC's for additional information on growing this plant. AKA: Alocasia amazonica, Amazonian Elephant Ear, African Mask |
Notes & Reference | #268- Gardenia (www.gardenia.net/plant/alocasia-amazonica), Good and Plenty YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcny00V2Gfo) |