A Wellspring Gardens Metallica Elephant Ear (Alocasia plumbae) with large, glossy dark green leaves and dark stems rests on a wooden surface outside, with grass and a blurred pathway in the background.

Metallica Elephant Ear - Alocasia plumbae

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A Wellspring Gardens Metallica Elephant Ear (Alocasia plumbae) with large, glossy dark green leaves and dark stems rests on a wooden surface outside, with grass and a blurred pathway in the background.
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Metallica Elephant Ear - Alocasia plumbae

Metallica Elephant Ear - Alocasia plumbae

Wellspring Classic Series

$13.99
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Alocasia plumbae "Metallica,' also known as 'Nigra,' is an upright Alocasia with dark green leaves with silver-purple undersides and purple veins. The petioles, or stems, are also purple. This elephant ear is ideal for your landscape or patio. Please note that elephant ears' attributes become more defined as they mature. The first picture is a more mature plant; the second picture shows one similar to what we ship, give or take a few inches or leaves.

• Height when mature: 4 to 5 feet
• Light: Full to part shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained
• Water: Keep moist
• Zone: 9
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Pet Friendly? No

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USDA Grow Zone 9

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Water Req's Medium

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Light Req's Part-Full Shade

Four potted plants in increasing sizes are labeled: Promo (2-4 tall), Classic (3-8 tall), Premium (8-15 tall), and Supreme (8-25 tall), showing plant and pot dimensions for each size.

Introducing Premium & Supreme plants

We're expanding our product lineup with plants that need more space than our classic 2/3-cup pot allows.

Premium Plants come in a 3/4-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 3/4-gallon pot.

New Premium & Supreme Plants will release each Friday.

Shop with confidence

Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.

That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.

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We sell baby plants

Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.

How tall are baby plants?

We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.

What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?

The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.

Elephant Ear Fuel supercharges Alocasia, Colocasia & Xanthosoma growth

Wellspring Gardens' Elephant Ear Fuel has the optimal fertilizer ratio for robust growth.

When you pair this 20-10-20 formula with optimal sunlight and water, Elephant Ear Fuel will help you raise your Elephant Ears to their full potential.
Wellspring Gardens’ Elephant Ear Fuel Plant Fertilizer, a water-soluble 20-10-20 formula, comes in a 2 LB bag for Colocasias or Alocasias. The vibrant bag displays a cartoon elephant logo, green/blue text, leafy graphics, and blue granules.

Elephant Ear Fuel Plant Fertilizer - Water-Soluble 20-10-20 - (1 or 2 LB bag)

Elephant Ear Fuel Plant Fertilizer - Water-Soluble 20-10-20 - (1 or 2 LB bag)
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