Elephant's Ear
4.9 out of 5 (8 experiences)
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Also known as
Jewel Alocasia and Cuprea
Taxonomy
Alocasia cuprea
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 6
Large, lush leaves 6
Survivor 4
Blooms easily 2
Browns easily 2
Pest magnet 1
Pet friendly 1
@Kiersten
New Orleans, LA
02/21/2021
These guys are super prone to a number of pests but Jimmy has recovered from probably 5 separate infestations with no problem. They like A LOT of light and their super delicate leaves will tell you…
@Pinkluva
Vancouver, WA
03/30/2021
I ordered a baby elephant plant from a seller living in Florida. One of the leaves had turned yellow and I thought this baby would die but with some TLC it’s growing a new leaf!
@Plantsong
Las Vegas, NV
04/02/2021
This plant needs to be misted and it needs high humidity! Ends can brown pretty easily but supposedly if you mist it enough that won’t happen.
@Elizabethwe…
Riverview, FL
03/25/2021
I love this plant so much. The leaves are bigger than my face! I’m surprised at how fast it is growing in the winter.
How to care for Elephant's Ear
Water
How often to water your Elephant's Ear
every 9
Elephant's Ear needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Elephant's Ear in your home
a window
Elephant's Ear may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Elephant's Ear
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Elephant's Ear after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Elephant's Ear
Elephant's Ear
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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