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RedCrocus Purple Sword Elephant Ear Alocasia Lauterbachiana- Large Tropical Foliage Plant for Indoor & Outdoor Use 6" Pot

RedCrocus Purple Sword Elephant Ear Alocasia Lauterbachiana- Large Tropical Foliage Plant for Indoor & Outdoor Use 6" Pot

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Purple Sword Elephant Ear Alocasia lauterbachiana

Description

An evergreen perennial featuring striking, sword-shaped foliage with deep purple undersides. Produces dramatic, lush leaves that add bold color and texture to gardens and indoor spaces. Native to tropical regions, it thrives in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens, large landscape beds, and in containers. Great as a focal point or along shaded pathways. Can be grown indoors in bright, indirect light for a bold statement piece.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Purple Sword Elephant Ear Alocasia lauterbachiana
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Purple Sword Elephant Ear
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Up to 5 feet tall with wide, sword-shaped leaves
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 9-11; treat as an annual or bring indoors in cooler climates
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Broad, dagger-shaped leaves with rich purple hues
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Summer to early fall, with insignificant flowers
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Bright, indirect or filtered sunlight
  • Pollinator Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: Yes, with bright, indirect light
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Companion Plants Icon Grows Well With: Ferns, Caladiums, and other tropical plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep in well-draining soil during spring
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Rich, organic, well-draining soil
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist regularly
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged leaves to encourage healthy growth
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Bring indoors or provide frost protection in cooler zones
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: 4-6 inches for bulbs
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Feed with balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during active growing season
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Keep away from pets and children due to toxicity
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