elephant ear plant cape town Elephant Ear - Alocasia Odora

elephant ear plant cape town Elephant Ear - Alocasia OdoraBring a touch of the tropics to your garden with the Upright Elephant Ear, a bold and architectural plant prized for its striking vertical form and enormous, heart shaped leaves. Unlike traditional varieties, this type grows with its foliage reaching upward rather than outward, creating a dramatic, sculptural effect that adds height and texture to any landscape. Each bulb (size 7 9) produces lush green leaves that can grow several feet tall, turning

Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden with the Upright Elephant Ear, a bold and architectural plant prized for its striking vertical form and enormous, heart-shaped leaves. Unlike traditional varieties, this type grows with its foliage reaching upward rather than outward, creating a dramatic, sculptural effect that adds height and texture to any landscape.

Each bulb (size 7/9) produces lush green leaves that can grow several feet tall, turning garden corners, patios, and containers into vibrant tropical displays. The upright habit makes it ideal for border plantings, water features, or statement planters where space and structure matter.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, the Upright Elephant Ear thrives in warm, humid conditions and partial shade, bringing bold elegance to your garden all season long.

Grown with care at Blue Buddha Farm — where every bulb is nurtured for strength, beauty, and lasting impact. 

Each order includes 1 size 7/9 bulb.

Why You'll Love It:

• 🌿 Huge, upright green leaves for instant tropical impact

• ☀️ Grows in full sun to part shade

• 🐾 Deer & rabbit resistant

• 🌱 Extremely easy to grow – perfect for beginners

• 🪴 Excellent in containers or large garden beds

Botanical Name:
Alocasia odora

Key Details:

• 🌿 Mature Height: 4–6 feet

• ↔️ Spacing: 4–6 feet wide

• 🌞 Light: Full sun to partial shade

• 💧 Moisture: Average to moist/wet soil

• 🌡️ Hardiness: Zones 9–11 (bring indoors in colder climates)

• 🌱 Foliage plant – shines all summer

• 📦 Each order includes 1 (Size 7/9) premium bulb

Growing Zones:
Perennial in Zones 9–11. Grows as an annual or houseplant in Zones 3–8 (bring indoors in fall).

Shipping Info:
Ships carefully packed and ready to plant. Includes easy-to-follow instructions for optimal growth and care.

Turn your space into a tropical retreat with the bold presence of Upright Elephant Ear — a true showstopper for containers, patios, and garden beds alike! 🌴✨