Alocasia 'Sumo' ~ Sumo Elephant Ear wildlife-friendly the sap can cause irritation

the sap can cause irritation especially if allergic to latex

20’ - 25’

Best bloom in  full sun and well-drained soils

Monrovia® Dottie Calathea is a tropical evergreen perennial with deep green to near black foliage marked with a hot magenta band and midrib

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Alocasia 'Sumo' ~ Sumo Elephant Ear wildlife-friendly the sap can cause irritationSumo Elephant Ear is a large bulb perennial with massive upward pointing textured foliage on thick stems. These rippled deep green leaves have lighter undersides with prominent veins and can reach 3 4ft each. The greenish white spathe and spadix bloom intermittently throughout the year. Grows best in part sun with rich, moist to wet well drained acidic soils. Treat as an annual when grown outside of its zones. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 6 10