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Alocasia 'Green Shield'

Family Araceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Alocasia 'Green Shield' (elephant ear) bears white and fragrant flowers. This tender perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is showy, glossy, bold textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Alocasia 'Green Shield' (elephant ear) is fragrant.
Typical Uses Border, container and tropical.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Alocasia 'Green Shield' (elephant ear) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.