Alocasia Calidora - Giant Elephant ear live plant
Height of each plant I ship is about 3 ft.
Alocasia ‘Calidora’ is one of the hardiest and easy to grow. I think that is attributed to its parents and their hardiness also. Alocasia ‘Calidora’ can grow to 8′ tall. Some information on the internet says they will grow in sun to part shade, but I have never had them in full sun until 2020 when I kept them on the back porch. They are supposedly hardy in USDA Zones 8-11, depending on what website you look at.
The Alocasia Calidora, more commonly known as the ‘Elephant Ears plant’, is one of the biggest Alocasia plants. It is an excellent choice for those who like large plants with minimum care. Popular for its massive arrow-shaped leaves, it is a treat for sore eyes.
The Alocasia Calidora is a beautiful plant with typical houseplant needs. This tropical-looking beauty should ideally be placed in bright, dappled sunlight close to a tinted window or door.
The plant prefers room-temperature water thrice a week and peat-moss and perlite soil mixes. The Alocasia Calidora plant likes being fed twice or thrice a week during the growing seasons.
The Alocasia Calidora plant is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Asia and Eastern Australia. The Alocasia species primarily belongs to the Araceae family. This Alocasia plant has various names, including Taro and Elephant Ears.
In Borneo, the Alocasia Calidora plants are widely cultivated. The tropical species can grow up to 13 ft. (4 m) and has over 79 known species.
Due to its striking looks and vintage vibe, it is now grown as an ornamental plant; however, the decorative form is inedible.
If you plan to place your Alocasia Calidora plant outdoors, please ensure that you put it in a partially lit area or move it to a partially-shaded location during the intense hours of the day.
If changing the plant’s spot is not possible, I suggest using a shade cloth to mellow the sunlight.
However, if you are growing the Alocasia Calidora plant as an indoor houseplant, place it close to a southwest or north-facing window; this allows just the right amount of sunlight to come into contact with the plant. Alternatively, you can grow the Calidora plant under artificial growing lights.
The Alocasia Calidora plant is usually easy to care for; however, it has a limited temperature tolerance due to its tropical nature. Most Alocasia plants tend to grow better in hot, humid environments as compared to cold, dry regions.
The ideal temperature range for the Alocasia Calidora plant is 61 to 81 Fahrenheit (16 to 27 degrees Celsius). The plants placed in temperatures below the ideal range may suffer from stunted growth or wilting. Likewise, temperatures that are above the mentioned range can lead to extensive, often irreversible, damage.
Typically, most households fall within this temperature range of 61 to 81 Fahrenheit. However, some may have different temperatures. If you reside in a very warm area, place your Alocasia Calidora in a cool and slightly dry area, preferably in an air-conditioned room.
Pictures show adult plant and its possible applications. Last picture is one of actual plants I ship
The pot is not included. Root ball of the plant comes in a plastic poly bag, sealed to maintain moisture for the 3 days that the plant is in transit.
Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball.
No returns, refunds or exchanges
