Alocasia cucullata

dwarf elephant ear

Heart-shaped leaves come to a fine point on fleshy green stems. Try a bright spot indoors or outside. Tolerates wet soils. Regrows from frost. Suckering.

Altura	2–3 pies
Ancho	2–3 pies
Tolera	Suelo húmedo, Macetas
Riego	Moderado – Alto
Appreciates water, and can even grow in marginal pond areas or pots placed in a water feature. A sparse crown or drooping leaves are signs of underwatering. Elephant ears express a fascinating plant trait called guttation. This is when excess water within the plant is pushed through pores at the ends (or sides) of the leaves, most frequently at night. This isn't a sign of distress, but may be problematic over hardwood floors and should be monitored. This will usually soon after watering.
Resiste hasta	23 °F
Exposición	Luz indirecta moderada – Luz directa parcial
Características	Follaje vistoso, Produce hijuelos, Tropical
Interior / exterior	Interior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para plantar, En maceta: tierra para macetas, Tolera suelo pesado
Fertilización	Uso general
Origen	Asia
Nativa de California	Sí
Zonas Sunset	8, 9, 12–23

Notas de cultivo

Protect from wind, or high traffic areas as leaves are particularly sensitive to unsightly damage. Older leaves can be removed if damaged.

If you choose to grow this plant in a water feature be sure to add extra drainage, planting in equal parts cactus mix and pumice.

Interés especial

This species is of known ancestry and only found in historic human cultivation.

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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