'Calidora' 'Calidora' elephant's ear (Alocasia 'Calidora') Genus:  Alocasia ‘Calidora’ produces big ribbed foliage that looks like it could have fanned Cleopatra once upon a time. Its upright, arrow-shaped leaves sit on larger-than-life petioles, and can grow up to 6 feet long and 3 feet wide. In full sun, you can expect a V-shaped clump, 2 feet wide at its base and 6 feet wide on top. ‘Calidora’ looks great in a pot or looming over a flower bed. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Intensely-ribbed leaves Care:  Likes moist but well-drained soil of moderate fertility in partial shade. Indoors, grow in filtered light. Provide high humidity, ample water, and fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season. Cut back on water in the winter. Problems:  Mealybugs and scale insects can affect garden plants, while fungal and bacterial leaf diseases are common under glass.

Overview

Height 7 ft. Spread 7 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Foliage Foliage Color Green Type Tropicals