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Platinum Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'Platinum'
SKU #46819
Beautiful silvery blue highly textured foliage is complimented with dark veining. This tropical plant loves warmth, humidity, and water. A lovely houseplant. Can be grown outdoors in humid climates where hardy. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Bright Indirect Light
WATER: Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
| Flower Color | None |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Care Instructions | Indoors, provide potting soil with good water retention. Needs high humidity: mist frequently or use a humidifier. Outdoors, thrives in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers bright shade or filtered sun, and warm, humid environments. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. Remove old, faded foliage as needed. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.