Low Rider™ Elephant Ear - Alocasia Ornamental partial shade

partial shade

The Latin name supposedly stemmed from Christopher Columbus mistaking it for black pepper and therefore penning it as "Pimenta" from the Spanish word for Pepper

and you can cut it fresh each day

It grows as a large vine and is much easier to grow than most orchids

Low Rider™ Elephant Ear - Alocasia Ornamental partial shadeThe Alocasia 'Low Rider' is a mini version of Alocasia Portora. When mature it only reaches a maximum of 2 feet. It's great for container growing. The second picture shows typical sizes we ship. Mature height: 1 2 feet Light: Full or partial sun full or partial shade Soil: Moist, well drained Water: Average watering needs Zones: 7b 11 (fairly cold hardy)