• Juvenile green obovate leaf on the Alocasia macrorrhizos "Giant elephants ear'
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Elephants Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos)

Elephants Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos)

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Why we love this plant!

Elephants Ear is admired for its large, broad leaves that add bold texture to any garden while providing shade and shelter for insects and small animals. Thriving in South East Queensland’s warm climate, it is a good option for tropical and subtropical gardens focused on creating lush, layered habitats that support local wildlife.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires regular watering to keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Remove dead or yellowing leaves to maintain plant health and appearance.

Good to Know:

  • Provides shelter for frogs, lizards, and insects in moist, shaded environments.
  • Unlikely to flower outside its native habitat

Plant Details
Common uses: Shade-giving, Feature plant, Attractive foliage, Low maintenance garden, Tropical garden, Container growing, Courtyard garden, Textural interest, Wow! factor, and Suitable indoors
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 5 m
Spread Range: 2 m - 3 m
Preferred positioning: Partial shade and Full shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to rainforests of Maritime Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland, Australia. It thrives in tropical rainforest environments, often in shaded, humid conditions with rich, well-drained soils.
Leaf information: Huge, glossy, arrow-shaped green leaves with prominent veins and a bold, tropical appearance.
Preferred Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soils with consistent moisture, adapting to loamy or sandy soils, but thrives in fertile, humus-rich conditions with good drainage.
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