USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread
0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light
light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
neutral
Description
The herbaceous perennial Alocasia wentii (hardy elephant ear) bears white and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The showy glossy foliage is variegated and striped, medium green and dark fuchsia in colour, bold in texture and semi-evergreen. Alocasia wentii (hardy elephant ear) yields showy and striped fruit.
Typical Uses
Border, container and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Alocasia wentii is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Alocasia wentii (hardy elephant ear) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
