Alocasia cucullata

dwarf elephant ear
Heart-shaped leaves come to a fine point on fleshy green stems. Try a bright spot indoors or outside. Tolerates wet soils. Regrows from frost. Suckering.
height 2–3ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates 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. A sparse crown or drooping leaves are signs of underwatering.

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		 23F
exposure Moderate Indirect – Partial Direct
indoor
outdoor		 Indoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Asia
california
native		 Yes
sunset
zones		 8, 9, 12–23

Sunset Zones Map

Indoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Protect from wind, or high traffic areas as leaves are particularly sensitive to unsightly damage. Older leaves can be removed if damaged.
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.

Special Interest

This species is of known ancestry and only found in historic human cultivation.