About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Green
Growth Habit
Clumping, Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Plant Characteristics
Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use
Container Garden, House Plant, Landscaping
Growing Conditions
Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs
Alocasia macrorrhiza
Seed Type
Bulb
These Upright Elephant Ears are most impressive. This variety has the technical name of Alocasia Macrorrhiza. Unlike other Elephant Ears, it has huge, thick, leathery, upright leaves. These easy-to-grow plants appear as though reaching for the sky and can grow as high as 10 feet in tropical climates and 8 feet in less warm areas, once fully matured
Planting Information
Planting Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Partial Shade
Planting Depth
4 to 6 inches Deep
Plant Height
48 to 72 inches, Up to 96 inches in Tropical Climates
Plant Spacing
2 to 4 feet
Water Needs
High
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
5 to 7 inches circumference
View our Elephant Ears Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 1 Bulb / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 0.5 Sq. Ft |
| 3 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1.75 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Upright - Elephant Ear Bulbs
Aesthetic or Culinary
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