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Alocasia Odora (Upright Elephant Ear)

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Alocasia Odora (Upright Elephant Ear)

Description

  • Oversized, upright-facing green leaves reach up to three feet long and two feet wide
  • The leaves offer a captivating fragrance, especially at night
  • Suitable for both outdoor and indoor growth
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  • Blooms in
    Blooms in Late Spring (May - June)
  • Height
    Height 100-150 cm (40-60 in)
  • Planting Depth
    Planting Depth 5 cm (2 in)
  • Hardiness Zone
    Hardiness Zone Hardiness Zone (3-7)-Half-Hardiness Zone (8-10)
  • Light Requirements
    Light Requirements Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Bulb size
    Bulb size 9-11"
  • Spacing
    Spacing 90-120 cm (36-48 in)
  • Origin
    Origin Costa Rica
  • Watering
    Watering High
  • Usage
    Usage Container Garden, Indoor Garden, Garden Bed
  • Plant Characteristics
    Plant Characteristics Deer Resistant, Tropical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Winterization
    Winterization Yes
  • Plant Life Cycle
    Plant Life Cycle Perennial

About Alocasia Odora (Upright Elephant Ear)

Alocasia Odora, also known as the Giant Upright Elephant Ear, captivates with its majestic tropical presence. Its oversized, glossy, brilliant green leaves, spanning up to three feet long and two feet wide point skyward to shed water and create space for companion plants. These impressive leaves, which bloom from late spring through summer, offer a captivating fragrance, particularly at night, adding to the plant's allure.

These Alocasia bulbs are cultivated in Costa Rica and are busting with self-contained energy to ensure their robust growth. This versatile plant thrives in various settings, be it planted in beds, borders, or containers, serving as background foliage or an eye-catching centerpiece.

When growing Alocasia indoors, selecting a suitably large container and placing it in indirect sunlight is essential for optimal growth.

How to Grow Elephant Ears

Planting Elephant Ears

  • Plant in spring after the last frost.
  • If you cannot plant your bulbs and perennials right away, store them in a cool, dry, dark location, like a basement.
  • Plant in the garden when soil temperature reaches 10 °C (50 °F) or more.
  • Dig a hole in rich, organic soil about 3 to 4 times the size of the tuber and plant 5 cm (2 in) deep and 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart.
  • Water thoroughly after planting.

Growing Elephant Ears

  • Elephant ears are beautiful as a groundcover, for borders, in containers on your deck and inside your home.
  • Mix several varieties for a colourful contrast. Take advantage of their large, attractive foliage and grow them amongst your other plants for added texture.

Elephant Ears Care

  • Maintain a regular watering schedule. Keep the soil moist, but avoid over-watering.
  • Keep them healthy by removing dead leaves and stems, and fertilize once a month.

Winterizing Elephant Ears

  • Hardy in zones 8 to 10, elsewhere lift or protect over-winter.
  • After first fall frost has blackened the foliage, or the foliage begins to wither, cut stems back to 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in).
  • Lift the bulbs: gently dig up bulb and allow to dry off.
  • Store in slightly moistened vermiculite or peat moss in a cool 5 °C to 10 °C (40 °F to 50 °F) location.

Costa Rica

Our Elephant Ears are not just your ordinary foliage – they're the lush, exotic wonders sourced straight from the tropical haven of Costa Rica. Imagine the vibrant rainforests, abundant sunshine, and rich volcanic soil coming together to create the perfect conditions for these botanical beauties. In Canada, these tropical plants grow well outdoors in the summer and can be brought inside to keep warm during the chilly months. So, let's turn up the heat and make your garden an exotic escape with our Costa Rican-grown Elephant Ears!

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Nicole

Asked 6 months ago

I purchased a Alocasia Odora from Costco and One of the bulbs was rotten. Would you be able to send me another one? I can send photos if you need?

Greetings,
Thank you for your purchase with us. We appreciate your feedback. It can be very disappointing and we are sorry for your experience. The good news is you can bring anything that failed to meet your expectations back to Costco. We suggest digging them up and to take them back to Costco. We have an agreement with Costco that the member (Costco customer) will always get their money back. Costco has requested to manage issues directly with their members hence we will not be able to offer a website credit.

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The TASC Support Team