Alocasia nigrescens

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Elephant Ear

Alocasia nigrescens is an herbaceous perennial that is grown for its impressive, arrow shaped foliage. The leaves are large, black-green in colour, and are held on dark purple-black stems. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide, performing best on a well-drained, frost free, sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. It may die back in winter but will regrow again in the spring. It is commonly used in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, added to tropical plantings, or used to plant around larger trees and shrubs. A mass planting will produce an outstanding display.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Elephant Ear

Alocasia nigrescens Details

Alocasia nigrescens is an herbaceous perennial that is grown for its impressive, arrow shaped foliage. The leaves are large, black-green in colour, and are held on dark purple-black stems. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide, performing best on a well-drained, frost free, sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. It may die back in winter but will regrow again in the spring. It is commonly used in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, added to tropical plantings, or used to plant around larger trees and shrubs. A mass planting will produce an outstanding display.