Upright Elephant Ear

Container Growing

Perfect for large containers as an indoor accent or summer patio feature. Ensure the container has adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot.

Family

Araceae

Foliage Look

Lush, glossy, bright-green, heart-shaped, large, architectural.

Foliage Rules

Leaves must be heart-shaped to sagittate with prominent, light-colored venation. Avoid suggesting variegated or multi-colored patterns not native to the species.

Fruit Flower Look

Small, pale, spadix-and-spathe type inflorescence, subtle and tucked amongst foliage.

Fruit Flower Rules

Inflorescences should not appear on juvenile starter plants.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain the vertical orientation of the stems; do not depict as a trailing or ground-hugging plant.

Mature Plant Look

A tall, impressive clump of large, skyward-facing, heart-shaped leaves held on thick, sturdy petioles.

Mature Stage Morphology

Produces massive, thick, upright petioles supporting large, glossy, heart-shaped blades with distinct veining.

Morphology Rules

Ensure the plant shows an upright, structural form rather than a drooping habit.

Plant Faqs

Can I grow Alocasia odora indoors? Yes, it thrives indoors if given bright, indirect light and high humidity. How big do the leaves get? Mature leaves can reach several feet in length under ideal tropical conditions. Is this plant toxic? Yes, like many members of the Araceae family, it contains calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept away from pets and small children. Does it go dormant? In cooler climates, it may slow growth or go dormant during winter months.

Root Look

Healthy white roots visible throughout the starter plug matrix.

Soil Look

Dark, rich, porous potting medium with visible drainage elements like perlite.

Starter Stage

Small starter plug with a few tender, juvenile leaves characteristic of the species.

Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are smaller, narrower, and more oval-shaped than mature foliage, often with a more flexible petiole.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Upright Elephant Ear. This is Upright Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the Upright Elephant Ear become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical garden space you want to create. This magnificent plant is celebrated for its massive, bright green, heart-shaped leaves that grow in a distinct, upright pattern, providing immediate structural beauty to your growing space. Establish the starter plug by repotting it into approximately a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container or in-ground location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Discover the architectural beauty of Alocasia odora, the Upright Elephant Ear. This tropical favorite is perfect for creating a lush, high-impact aesthetic in your container or landscape garden.

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Growing Alocasia odora Upright Elephant Ear