	height	3–9ft
	width	3–5ft
	tolerates	Heat, Moist Soil, Pots
	water needs	Moderate – High
	water info	Appreciates water, and can even grow in marginal pond areas or pots placed in a water feature. Also grows well with the top layer of soil drying out in the garden or a pot, but withholding water more will give you less leaves that are smaller and smaller. If it goes too dry the entire crown of leaves will slowly falter and disapear, but they often return with the addition of consistent water. Elephant ears express a fascinating plant trait called guttation. This is when excess water within the plant is pushed through pores at the ends (or sides) of the leaves, most frequently at night. This isn’t a sign of distress, but may be problematic over hardwood floors and should be monitored. This will usually soon after watering.
	hardy to	27F
	exposure	Moderate Indirect – Partial Direct
	indoor outdoor	Indoor
	drainage	In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose
	origin	Hybrid
	california native	No
	sunset zones	17, 22–24

INDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Direct Sun
Beams of light hitting the plant near a window four or more hours a day. The most intense light. If you're in a direct sun spot, you can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Partial Direct
Occurs when you have a plant that is in less intense direct sunlight. This happens when a plant is in a few hours of direct morning sun, or an hour or less of direct afternoon sun. It also happens when a plant is in direct sun, but more than six feet from a window, where the light is diffused.

Bright Indirect
This is just beyond the direct beam of light (or through cracked blinds or a sheer curtain filtering direct sun). Bright indirect areas are characterized by a place where you can sit and read a novel comfortably without artificial light.

Moderate Indirect
Beyond the bright indirect light. In these areas you wouldn't turn on a light walking through the room, but if you were hanging out there you would probably have the lights on, even during the day.

Low Light
Dim spots, usually the backs of rooms or hallways where you would always turn lights on, even if just walking in to grab something.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Cleanly sheds lower leaves over time, exposing a neatly textured grey trunk. Older leaves can be removed to keep a more upright form, or if they receive physical damage.

Protect from wind, or high traffic areas as leaves are particularly sensitive to unsightly damage.

If you choose to grow this plant in a water feature be sure to add extra drainage, planting in equal parts cactus mix and pumice.

Alocasia ‘Calidora’

Growing Notes

Special Interest