{"title":"Alocasia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e (Upright Elephant Ears) contains mostly exotic tropical plants in the \u003ca title=\"See all Aroids for sale\" href=\"..\/collections\/aroids\"\u003earoid\u003c\/a\u003e family, usually not widely planted north of zone 9. A few of these upright elephant ears, however, are proving to be marginally hardy in our Zone 7b garden. Even with their hardiness, alocasia tubers may die out during a cold winter and the plants will re-sprout from small side tubers. Winter death can often be prevented by a 1' or deeper pile of leaf mulch over the main crown in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia differ technically from the more widely grown \u003ca title=\"colocasia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/elephant-ears-bulbs-colocasia-plant\"\u003ecolocasia\u003c\/a\u003e in ovary and leaf characteristics. In most cases, alocasia species have shiny leaves while most colocasias have matte finish leaves. Also, while alocasia leaves can be divided or undivided, colocasia leaves are always undivided.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e is similar to Colocasia in growing requirements...moist, rich, but well-drained soils. In cold winter climates, it is essential to keep upright elephant ear plants dry to prevent rot. They also grow well in containers, as specimen plants, or as accent plants. Although generally green, we offer a few selections with some color...check out \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alocasia wentii\" href=\"\/products\/alocasia-wentii\"\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail'\" href=\"\/products\/alocasia-cucullata-yellow-tail\"\u003eAlocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alocasia-macrorrhizos","title":"Alocasia macrorrhizos","description":"\u003cp\u003e(syn: Alocasia macrorrhiza) This very cool elephant ear is quite different from the typical \u003ca title=\"Read more about Colocasia esculenta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/elephant-ears-bulbs-colocasia-plant\"\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/a\u003e. The thick, sculpted, glossy green, wavy-edged leaves are held upright on dramatically rigid stems. A clump of giant upright elephant ears is guaranteed to stop visitors in their tracks...especially if they walk into it! Alocasia macrorrhizos has been quite hardy in the Raleigh area, surviving 0 degrees F, but prefers it a bit warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000923141,"sku":"1160","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-macrorrhizos.i-1160.s-67578.r-1.jpg?v=1791485418"},{"product_id":"alocasia-wentii","title":"Alocasia wentii","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough this hardy and easy-to-grow elephant ear was first described in 1916, the true Alocasia wentii has only recently become known in horticultural circles. From the remote mountains of New Guinea, Alocasia wentii is one of the few alocasias we have found to be winter hardy in our Zone 7b climate. The glossy bronze-green leaves reach 1' in length as they adorn this tightly clumping elephant ear. As the breeze blows, you will enjoy the contrasting metallic-purple leaf backs. Plant Alocasia wentii corms at least 6\" deep in soils that remain dry in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025055109,"sku":"2967","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-wentii.i-2967.s-17850.r-1_ddcb4936-de7b-44e5-bd1c-d1d74c30ec06.jpg?v=1791485512"},{"product_id":"alocasia-portodora","title":"Alocasia Portodora","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Alocasia x portora 'Portodora') This superb alocasia hybrid was selected by Ron Weeks from seedlings of an Alocasia x portora cross (Alocasia odora x Alocasia portei), made by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research. Alocasia 'Portodora' makes a stunning upright clump that is essentially an improved Alocasia macrorrhizos. Each giant, green, heavily-scalloped leaf is held sturdily upright atop a thick, muscular, green stalk. Alocasia 'Portodora' elephant ear is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden. As with all elephant ears, a moist, rich, organic soil is best. A good, thick winter mulch helps prevent rot caused by cold, damp soils.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025516293,"sku":"3654","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-Portodora.i-3654.s-20243.r-1_d0a5800c-0f54-474c-8d26-f1f1ecf58a6a.jpg?v=1789577376"},{"product_id":"alocasia-cucullata-yellow-tail","title":"Alocasia cucullata Yellow Tail","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail' is a quirky little elephant ear that has fared very well in our garden trials since 2002. Alocasia 'Yellow Tail' is a vigorous selection of Alocasia cucullata that forms 3' tall x 3' wide clumps of small, twisty, thick, glossy green leaves, each bordered with an irregular, narrow yellow edge. The amount of variegation increases with the maturity of the plant.....perfect for aroid collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028073989,"sku":"7588","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-cucullata-Yellow-Tail.i-7588.s-61386.r-1_5d7cd339-ff08-4d7a-90de-72f8318f22c8.jpg?v=1791985936"},{"product_id":"alocasia-dark-star-pp-29870","title":"Alocasia Dark Star PP 29870","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlocasia 'Dark Star' is a superb 2016 LariAnn Garner introduction, from her cross of Alocasia odora and Alocasia 'Imperial Dark'. The result is an amazing specimen that we've trialed since 2020, with great success. For us, it forms a large, impressive clump to 6' tall by the end of the growing season, with the giant foliage held on shiny black stems. So far, our plants have survived 11 F degrees, dying back to the ground. In the colder end of its hardiness range, it's best to keep it as dry as possible during the winter. North of Zone 7b, it's best to dig and store the dormant tuber in fall and overwinter it in a garage or basement, held just above freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463535927383,"sku":"15718","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-Dark-Star-PP-29870.i-15718.s-67876.r-1.jpg?v=1788887254"},{"product_id":"alocasia-wentii-vintage-silver","title":"Alocasia wentii Vintage Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlocasia wentii 'Vintage Silver' is a 2006 Asiatica Nursery (Barry Yinger) introduction that we are pleased to finally have enough to share. The olive green foliage is heavily speckled with frosty white dots. Although typically grown as a container plant, the 3' tall x 3' wide clumps are deciduous when planted in the northern part of its hardiness range.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42450441568343,"sku":"13698","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-wentii-Vintage-Silver.i-13698.s-68252.r-1.jpg?v=1791486227"},{"product_id":"alocasia-cucullata-moon-landing","title":"Alocasia cucullata Moon Landing","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlocasia cucullata 'Moon Landing' is a fascinating sport with chartreuse gold foliage, edged with an uneven blotched green border. Preferring part sun to light shade, this 20\" tall x 20\" wide elephant ear also makes a fabulous container specimen. This 2006 Asiatica Nursery (Barry Yinger) introduction is still quite rare in collections.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42450454642775,"sku":"16768","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-cucullata-Moon-Landing.i-16768.s-68251.r-1_7b6b41aa-a4da-43c2-8ab4-b227796d4c97.jpg?v=1790968011"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Alocasia-gageana-California-1900x350.jpg?v=1680095356","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/alocasia-plant.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}