bulk elephant ear plants Sumo Elephant Ear: Massive Upright

bulk elephant ear plants Sumo Elephant Ear: Massive UprightAlocasia Sumo Elephant Ear is a heavyweight champion of the tropical garden, a vigorous, fast growing hybrid that can reach 610 ft. tall with leaves measuring up to 34 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 34 ft. long

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!