Alocasia Metalhead Elephant Ear
Product details
| Management number | 250717744 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$23.29 | Model Number | 250717744 | ||
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Alocasia Metalhead Elephant Ear is a collector's gem, a compact, intensely dark-leaved elephant ear that develops a captivating metallic sheen as it matures. Its broad, ruffled leaves shift from deep green to a dramatic near-black with subtle purple-green iridescence, making it one of the most visually arresting elephant ears in the world of tropical foliage plants.
- Unique metallic-sheened leaves in deep green to near-black with purple iridescence
- Ruffled, textured leaf edges add an extra layer of visual interest
- Compact 3–5 ft. size, manageable for large containers and tropical borders
- Excellent for creating dramatic contrast with lighter-leaved tropicals
- Hardy in Zones 9–11; superb indoor plant in cooler climates
- Thrives in bright indirect light with consistent warmth and humidity
- A standout collector's variety for elephant ear enthusiasts
Plant Alocasia Metalhead in a well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix and provide consistent warmth (60–85°F), bright indirect light, and high humidity (60–80%). Water when the top inch of soil dries out and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer during spring and summer. Expect a semi-dormant rest period in winter, reduce watering accordingly. Please note: toxic to pets and children; contains calcium oxalate crystals. Add Metalhead's moody, gothic drama to your tropical collection, order today!
Indoor Alocasia
Out of stock for the season? There is an indoor Alocasia line as well. This plant is a landscape Elephant Ear, grown for size in an outdoor bed or a patio container through the warm months. It is a different plant for a different job than the compact, thin-leaved Alocasias we grow as houseplants, which live in a nursery pot in bright indirect light indoors all year.
If a sculptural foliage plant for a bright spot inside is what you are after, browse our indoor Alocasia collection. If you want the six-foot statement in a summer bed, this is the right page.
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