Alocasia amazonica ~ Monrovia® Elephant Ear Plant bats hence the name "Gray-beard" or

hence the name "Gray-beard" or "Old Man's Beard

Let the top of the soil dry out in between watering

Jamaica Sunrise is resistant to Daylily rust

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Use gloves to avoid contact with sap as needed

Alocasia amazonica ~ Monrovia® Elephant Ear Plant bats hence the name "Gray-beard" orMonrovia Elephant Ear Plant is a bulb perennial grown for its large, deep green arrow shaped foliage with wavy margins and thick silvery veins and purple undersides. Rarely blooms indoors. Grows best with bright indirect sun, high humidity, and consistently moist well drained soils. Type: Houseplant Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light Watering Schedule: Water Every 5 7 days. Growth Habit: Upright Bloom Color: N A Soil Type: General Well Draining