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Alocasia robusta: Giant Elephant Ear for Tropical Foliage

Overview

Alocasia robusta is a massive tropical aroid grown for its enormous, shield-shaped leaves that can reach several feet in length. It creates a dramatic jungle effect in warm, humid gardens.

Taxonomy

Family:	Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species:	robusta (roh-BUS-tuh)

Care

Needs constant warmth, high humidity, and moist, rich soil. Not frost hardy.

Bulbs: Hosta plantaginea: The Fragrant Species with Giant White Flowers; Comfortroot (Hibiscus aculeatus); Hibiscus hamabo: Coastal Species; Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis): Winter's First White Bells; Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' (Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty'): Camouflage-Patterned Elephant Ear; Camassia (Camassia leichtlinii): Blue Star Spires for Spring; Canna altensteinii (Canna); Clivia (Clivia cyrtanthiflora): Shade-Loving Orange Blooms; Chasmanthe bicolor: Winter-Blooming Cape Coral; Drimia haworthioides: Curious Succulent Bulb for Collectors

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