How fast do elephant ears grow is a common question I get. And a follow up to that is how big does the plant get. Both questions are closely related. And they usually affect someone’s decision whether to get the plant or not. After all, most elephant ear plants will get quite big. So, you …
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Alocasia Polly leaves turning yellow is something that’s not normal. After all, the plant is best known for its dark green, beautifully shaped leaves with very distinctive white veins. As such, when part of the leaves or entire leaves turn yellow, it is something to pay attention to. Overwatering and potential root rot are the …
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Alocasia leaves curling is something that many owners will meet at one point or another. That’s because while this plant produces amazing foliage, it is also finicky. As a result, taking care of it and making sure it gets what it wants isn’t always straightforward. The good news is the curling leaves on alocasia plants …
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Elephant ear leaves drooping is very discouraging for any home gardener especially if you’ve worked hard to let your plant grow huge, lush leaves. Dropping or wilting can quickly turn an otherwise green, vibrant looking plant into something very sad, weak and unhealthy. As such, it is very important to pay attention to this change …
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The Alocasia macrorrhiza is more popularly known as the Giant Taro. But people call it by several names as well including Elephant Ears (for the size of its leaves) and Giant Alocasia. This Alocasia species a large plant that can grow to 12 to 15 feet high and covering about 6 to 8 feet wide. …
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The Alocasia Dragon Tooth is also known as the Alocasia Longiloba Dragon’s Tooth. And because of its leaves, some people call it the African Mask Plant as well. This is a Jewel Alocasia. And it has stunning dark green leaves with deep veins. It is a native to Southeast Asia. How do you care for …
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The Alocasia Clypeolata is better known by its common name the Alocasia Green Shield. This is why you’ll hear some people call it Alocasia Clypeolata Green Shield. The Alocasia Clypeolata is an elephant ear plant thanks to its large leaves. These are thick once they mature and have a leathery texture. The thickness of their …
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Alocasia Odora Variegata is a cultivar of the Alocasia Odora. The biggest difference between the two is the former has heavy white variegations on its leaves while the latter has solid green foliage. It is also worth noting that the plant goes by a few other names. Some that I’ve come across in different shops …
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The Alocasia Sinuata is a beautiful plant with stunning leaves. While not the largest plant the texture and ridges of its leaves make it stunning to look at. It is a member of the Araceae and is native to the Southern part of the Philippines. Another thing worth noting is that there are many different …
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The Alocasia Sanderiana is also called the Kris Plant or the Alocasia Kris Plant. It used to be a rare plant once upon a time. But growers soon propagated it can made it more available to the point that people lose interest and it went out of favor for quite a while. Now, it is …
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