elephant's ear
Alocasia LOW RIDER
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 11
Flowers:
Pale green spathe and white spadix Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple
Growth Rate:
Slow
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Humans:
Yes
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Elephant's Ear (Alocasia Low Rider) well and then let the topsoil of the pot dry out slightly before watering again. A good watering routine for this plant species would be to water it deeply once a week. During periods of hotter and drier weather, you may want to water it more frequently, such as every 4-5 days. As Alocasia likes a humid environment, misting the plant may also be beneficial. Allow the top 2-3 inches of the soil to dry out between waterings. Over-watering can cause root rot so try not to water too frequently.
sunlight
pruning
Elephant's ear should be lightly pruned in early spring, just before new growth begins. Removing dead or diseased leaves helps improve air circulation and prevent disease. It is not necessary to prune the plant severely; however, feel free to remove leaves that appear to be significantly damaged. For a more dramatic pruning, remove some of the larger, older leaves and encourage more of the small, new growth. If pruning is done in late spring or summer, cut back by no more than 1 third, as too much or too drastic pruning can damage the plant.
