New Plant

[Mercedesladie]

Hi Everyone,

I went out and bought a new plant today and of course there is no name on the tag. Can anyone tell me the name and care of this plant? I couldn't pass this up because I think it is beautiful.

Thanks,
Mercedesladie


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[fred]

sorry I can not help you with the name but it sure is a nice looking plant
well done

[orchid_girl]

It is a type of elephant ear, I believe. I think it is the variety Alocasia sanderiana. You can go to this link for a little more info:

http://www.botany.com/alocasia.html

[Mercedesladie]

Hi Orchid Girl,
I went to the site and I think you are right. It looks like Variegated African Mask 'Polly'. Now I am going to try and find out how to care for it. I have been searching online and can find the plant but not the care of it. I will keep searching.

Thank you so much!
Mercedesladie

[orchid_girl]

They do give a general explaination on how to take care of it. i have never actually had one though

But make sure not to let any pets eat it. From what I remember growing up (grandmother telling me) they can make animals sick.

[evagentry]

it looks like an Alocasia Sanderiana, they like partial shade , warm humid conditions and not under 65 degrees in winter, I tried one a few years ago but the chill in winter killed it, they are tender plants, good luck with yours.

[sandra]

I can't think of the name right now....brain freeze but just take note, this plant is a perennial. I've always referred to this plant as 'elephant ears.' It's a tropical plant and will continue to grow new leaves every year. I've got one that doesn't know how to do anything other than get bigger and bigger every year. I used to throw these out when the leaves died away. This last one, I put in a corner and forgot about it until the following Spring when it woke up! I've had it now for 4 years. Lots of water, dormant in winter. It also grows lily-like looking flowers on separate stems.

[sandra]

Mercedesladie, one thing I forgot to mention is the bigger the pot, the more growth you'll have.