Alocasia “Green Shield” Elephant Ear Plant

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Plants for sale are Alocasia “Green Shield” plants Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16″ tall. One of the most attractive species o..

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Plants for sale are Alocasia “Green Shield” plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16″ tall.

One of the most attractive species of Alocasia, Alocasia Green Shield was introduced from the Philippines, its leaves are ovate, elliptic and almost totally peltate. Its upper leaf surface is bright lime-green with dramatically contrasting dark zones around the primary veins, while the lower leaf surface is paler green. Leaves reach 26-28” by 18-20” and have a softer texture.

The petioles and peduncles are lime green , the tube of the spathe is white with a tint of pale lime and the blade of the spathe is white. The lower portion of the spadix is cream to white and the upper sterile appendage is yellow.

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How to grow Alocasia Green Shield

Video Tutorials

Outdoor growing instructions

Indoor Growing Instructions

Written Instructions

    For specific growing instructions please visit http://alocasiaplants.com/how-to-grow-alocasia-plants.html

Soil requirements and planting instructions

Mix together the following:
  • 50 percent potting soil;
  • 20 percent peat moss;
  • 20 percent orchid bark with charcoal;
  • 10 percent shredded sphagnum moss and a handful of perlite.
Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your alocasia.
Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Additionally, Soil Ph should be around 5.6-7.0

Plant Care

Do not over water any members of the alocasia family, for example, if using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between watering.

Light Conditions

When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight.

Fertilizer

Feed this heavy feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 20-20-20.

Pests and Disease

Although Pests or diseases are few and far between, when planting to avoid crown rot, stem rot and other fungal diseases it is important to keep your alocasia fairly dry.
There are hundreds of varieties of Alocasia.  Alocasia are also referred to as Giant taro, Ape plant, Elephant Ear, Ape flower, Elephant’s Ear Plant, Night-scented Lily, New Guinea Shield, and Taro.
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