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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Dwarf Amazon Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'Dwarf Amazonica'
Cultivar: Dwarf Amazonica
Alocasia 'Dwarf Amazonica' is a captivating tropical houseplant prized for its bold, arrowhead-shaped leaves that showcase a deep, near-black green coloration highlighted by striking silver-white veining. Perfect for desktops or smaller indoor spaces, this dwarf selection offers all the dramatic aesthetic of its larger relatives in a much more manageable size. Its compact growth habit and elegant, high-contrast foliage make it a sophisticated addition to any indoor tropical collection.
A compact and striking tropical foliage plant, this dwarf Alocasia features the classic dark, arrow-shaped leaves with high-contrast silvery veins.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity levels and protect from cold drafts or temperature drops. Ensure the plant is placed in a spot with high ambient humidity to prevent leaf edges from becoming crispy.
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Climate note
Prefers 65°F to 80°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces typical araceous spadix and spathe blooms. Focus interest on the foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves by cutting the petiole close to the base with sterilized shears.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity levels and protect from cold drafts or temperature drops. Ensure the plant is placed in a spot with high ambient humidity to prevent leaf edges from becoming crispy.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Spacing
12-18 inches apart for grouping
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces typical araceous spadix and spathe blooms. Focus interest on the foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers 65°F to 80°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy, organic-rich potting mix, such as a coco coir or peat moss base with added perlite.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves with silver, prominent, feather-like veining and wavy margins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be arrow-shaped with distinct, silvery-white primary and secondary veins. Texture is leathery and glossy.
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Fruit Flower Look
Creamy-white spathe surrounding a pale spadix, typical of Araceae, appearing at the center of the clump.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is infrequent and ornamental interest should remain focused entirely on the foliage.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a central, upright clump. Leaves arise directly from the rhizome on long petioles.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, compact, dark-foliaged plant with striking silver-contrasted veins, perfect for an indoor accent.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping habit with larger, sturdier, deeply lobed arrowhead leaves; leaf margins are wavy or ruffled.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure consistent arrowhead shape; avoid exaggerated serration that is not characteristic of this hybrid.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Alocasia? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Why are my leaves yellowing? This is often a sign of overwatering or poor drainage. Does this plant need humidity? Yes, high humidity is essential for healthy growth.
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Root Look
White, fleshy, healthy root system typical of aroids.
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Soil Look
Loose, dark, peat-based mix with visible perlite for drainage.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact plant with a few leaves, displaying the characteristic shape and venation, though potentially less intense in color than mature foliage.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young, glossy, deep green leaves with visible lighter silver veining; leaves are often proportionately narrower in young plugs.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Dwarf Amazon Elephant Ear. This is Dwarf Amazon Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this compact beauty become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the sophisticated indoor tropical environment you want to create. The hallmark of this plant is its rich, dark arrowhead foliage contrasted by dramatic, silver-white veining and ruffled leaf margins. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality well-draining soil, then move it to its final container location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the compact beauty of Alocasia 'Dwarf Amazonica', an ideal houseplant for indoor tropical collections. This video covers essential care tips to help you maintain its signature dark foliage and striking silver veins.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Alocasia 'Dwarf Amazonica' Indoor Tropicals
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