Alocasia Green (Elephant Ear Plant)
Rs. 499.00
Alocasia Green (Elephant Ear Plant)
Alocasia Green (Elephant Ear Plant)
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About Alocasia Green
Alocasia, commonly called Elephant Ear, is a striking tropical foliage plant grown for its large, arrow-shaped green leaves. It's a statement plant that brings a bold, architectural look to any indoor collection.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light with some morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun.
- Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with good organic content that retains some moisture.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity and grows best in humid conditions - even thrives as a terrarium plant.
Placement
Best in a bright spot indoors, away from cold drafts, ideally with morning sun and afternoon shade.
Care
- Watering: Water when the top half-inch of soil begins to dry; avoid letting it dry out completely, but don't let it sit waterlogged.
- Fertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer for foliage plants every two months during the growing season.
- Repotting: Repot as the rhizome outgrows its pot, typically every 1-2 years.
- Pruning: Remove yellowed or dying leaves at the base as needed.
Note: This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment - leaf size also depends on how much sun the plant receives. Toxic if ingested (contains high concentrations of calcium oxalate crystals) - can cause significant mouth/throat swelling, drooling, and vomiting; keep well away from pets and children who chew on plants.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water when top half-inch of soil begins to dry; avoid both drying out and waterlogging
- Light: Bright, indirect light with some morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun
- Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with good organic content that retains some moisture
- Humidity: High humidity preferred; does well as a terrarium plant
- Fertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer for foliage plants, applied every two months during the growing season
- Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years as the rhizome fills the pot
- Pruning: Remove yellowed or dying leaves at the base
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Alocasia Green safe for pets?
No - it contains a high concentration of calcium oxalate crystals and is genuinely toxic if chewed or ingested, causing significant mouth and throat swelling. Keep it well away from pets and children.
Why do the leaves vary in size?
Alocasia adjusts leaf size based on available sunlight - more sun generally means smaller leaves, less sun means larger ones.
Does it need high humidity?
Yes, it prefers high humidity and grows larger, faster in humid conditions - even doing well as a terrarium plant.
How do I water it correctly?
Water when the top half-inch of soil starts to dry; avoid both letting it dry out completely and leaving it waterlogged.
