Borneo King Elephant Ear - Alocasia Ginger this plant should be grown

this plant should be grown in a pot so it can be moved indoors during the winter

For a little extra pizazz in your garden

It can tolerate frequent watering

It has hinged leaves with three or four sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe

and the leaves turn from orange to yellow as the weather cools

Borneo King Elephant Ear - Alocasia Ginger this plant should be grownSimilar to the Borneo Giant, the Borneo King can take on northern climates and still grow up to 8 feet in the first season. The leaves are large and upright and typically grow 3 to 4 feet long and wide. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant Ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature. Mature height: 7 10 feet Light: Filtered sunlight Soil: Well drained. Keep moist but not soggy.