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Metallica Elephant Ear - Alocasia plumbae
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Metallica Elephant Ear - Alocasia plumbae

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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

Pet Friendly? No

USDA Grow Zone 9

Water Req's Medium

Light Req's Part-Full Shade

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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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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.

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