Stingray giant elephant's ear
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Stingray'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
Size2 to 4 feet tall1.5 to 3 feet wide
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Moderate
Garden uses
Notes
'Stingray' giant elephant's ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Stingray') is a bulb for containers and indoor growing. 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 or part shade. Its green leaves grow on a plant that reaches 24 to 48 inches tall and 18 to 36 inches wide. Keep it away from pets and children, since its toxicity is moderate.
Pairs well with Blue star fern, Giant chain fern, and Chinese ground orchid.