Dragon elephant’s ear
Alocasia 'Dragon'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Dragon' elephant’s ear (Alocasia 'Dragon') is a houseplant for containers, borders, and accents. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays evergreen and reaches 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, so it fits easily in small spaces.
Pairs well with Kimberly queen fern, Kahili ginger, and Evergold sedge.