Alocasia amazonica ~ Monrovia® Elephant Ear Plant bats IMAGE: Sarah Nichols

IMAGE: Sarah Nichols

Let the top of the soil dry out in between watering

hence the name "Gray-beard" or "Old Man's Beard

even suitable for walking on with bare feet

Alocasia amazonica ~ Monrovia® Elephant Ear Plant bats IMAGE: Sarah NicholsMonrovia Elephant Ear Plant is a bulb perennial grown for its large, deep green arrow shaped foliage with wavy margins and thick silvery veins and purple undersides. Rarely blooms indoors. Grows best with bright indirect sun, high humidity, and consistently moist well drained soils. Type: Houseplant Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light Watering Schedule: Water Every 5 7 days. Growth Habit: Upright Bloom Color: N A Soil Type: General Well Draining