Alocasia Sumo Elephant Ear

Alocasia Sumo Elephant Ear is a heavyweight champion of the tropical garden, a vigorous, fast-growing hybrid that can reach 6–10 ft. tall with leaves measuring up to 3–4 ft. long. The enormous, upward-pointing dark green leaves are carried on dramatic reddish-black stems and display light green undersides with purple veining, creating a two-toned tropical spectacle unlike anything else in the landscape.

• Massive upward-pointing leaves up to 3–4 ft. long on reddish-black stems
• Reaches 6–10 ft. tall, one of the largest elephant ears you can grow
• Light green leaf undersides with purple veins create striking contrast
• Incredibly fast-growing, can reach 5–6 ft. in its first season
• Hardy in Zones 7–11; exceptional in large containers on patios and decks
• Stunning focal point for tropical, jungle, and poolside garden designs
• A Monrovia selection, bred and grown for superior performance

Plant Alocasia Sumo in consistently moist, rich, well-draining soil with full to part sun, provide at least 3–6 hours of bright light daily to fuel its extraordinary growth. This hungry, fast grower benefits from monthly feeding with a balanced organic fertilizer during the growing season. In Zones 6 and below, lift the rhizome in fall and overwinter in a frost-free location, or grow in a large container year-round. Please note: contains calcium oxalate crystals; toxic to pets and children. Go big or go home, add Alocasia Sumo to your tropical garden today!