Elephant ear (Alocasia amazonica) – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Alocasia amazonica André

⚙ Automatic base data

Common name: Elephant ear
Accepted name: Alocasia mortfontanensis André the name used is a synonym2
Taxonomy: Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia1
Native distribution: Braziluncertain4
Synonyms: 2 synonyms
Alocasia amazonica André
Alocasia amazonica Reark
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Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.

Sources (4)

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia amazonica · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – Alocasia mortfontanensis (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – distributions (Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0

Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.

Community knowledge

Tips & experience from members

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Real data

How members water it

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Alocasia

Watermedium

Lightbright indirect

Humidityhighgeneral genus data

Min. temperature18 °C

No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

No monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.

Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Alocasia

🐱Cat moderate🐶Dog moderate🐴Horse moderate🦜Pet bird moderate🐰Rabbit, rodent moderate🐮Cattle moderate🐐Sheep, goat moderate🐷Pig moderate🐔Poultry moderate🐢Tortoise, herbivorous reptile moderate🧒Human (child) moderatedetails →

At a glance

Elephant ear – what to know

Elephant ear (Alocasia amazonica) – family: Araceae, genus: Alocasia. Native range: Brazil. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Alocasia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Elephant ear?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Elephant ear need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Elephant ear get?

Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Elephant ear toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Community intelligence

What members’ data shows

When does it really bloom?

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Average watering interval

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Alocasia amazonica (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.