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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Odora Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'Odora'
Cultivar: Odora
Often called the Giant Upright Elephant Ear, Alocasia odora features large, glossy, sage-green leaves that point skyward, creating a dramatic architectural statement. This tropical perennial thrives in warm, humid environments and serves as a magnificent centerpiece for patio containers or shaded garden beds. With its vigorous growth and impressive leaf size, it is a favorite for gardeners looking to add a lush, exotic touch to their landscape.
Alocasia odora is a fast-growing tropical plant featuring massive, upright, heart-shaped leaves that bring an instant jungle aesthetic to any garden.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy.
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Mature size
4-8 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide.
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Hardiness
8-11
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical perennial.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
This plant is a heavy feeder during the growing season and appreciates high humidity. In cooler climates, it must be overwintered indoors as the foliage will die back in freezing temperatures.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F; sensitive to cold drafts and frost.
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Flower / fruit
Produces a characteristic white or creamy-yellow spathe-and-spadix flower, though rarely seen when grown as a houseplant.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Fast
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer or slow-release granules monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain appearance and direct energy to new growth.
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Care notes
This plant is a heavy feeder during the growing season and appreciates high humidity. In cooler climates, it must be overwintered indoors as the foliage will die back in freezing temperatures.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
4-8 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide.
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical perennial.
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Spacing
4-6 feet apart for landscape plantings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces a characteristic white or creamy-yellow spathe-and-spadix flower, though rarely seen when grown as a houseplant.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
8-11
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F; sensitive to cold drafts and frost.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, porous potting mix high in organic matter.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for large containers; use a heavy, stable pot to prevent tipping as the plant grows top-heavy.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Large, vibrant green, heart-shaped, smooth texture with prominent veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are heart-shaped or spade-shaped with prominent veining; color is vibrant matte or glossy green.
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Fruit Flower Look
A simple, light-colored, hooded inflorescence consistent with the Araceae family.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flower structure is a spadix enclosed in a hood-like spathe; avoid depicting flowers on young starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, vertical stance; leaves should be held high rather than weeping or horizontal.
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Mature Plant Look
A massive, towering display of large upright leaves, creating a bold, tropical, architectural focal point.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Massive, upright, spade-shaped leaves with distinct, thick, fleshy petioles growing from a central clump.
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Morphology Rules
Prioritize the architectural, upright petiole structure and large, upward-facing leaf orientation.
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Plant Faqs
How big does Alocasia odora get? It can grow up to 8 feet in ideal tropical conditions. Does it need direct sun? No, bright, indirect light is best to prevent leaf burn. Is it toxic? Yes, all parts of the plant are toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light brown roots filling a nursery plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-based soil with visible perlite for drainage.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact plant with 2-4 developing leaves that lack the massive stature of the mature form.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller, narrower, and more delicate; stem is shorter and less thick than an established mature specimen.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Odora Elephant Ear. This is Odora Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future lush patio or indoor garden space you want to create. Its defining ornamental feature is the massive, glossy, spade-shaped foliage held high on thick, upright petioles, creating a dramatic architectural presence. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then later move to a larger final container or outdoor location when it matures. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural beauty of Alocasia odora, a fast-growing tropical elephant ear that brings a lush jungle feel to your home or garden. Learn the essential care tips to help your plant thrive and create a bold, tropical statement.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Alocasia odora: Giant Elephant Ear Care
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