Alocasia Species, Hooded, Dwarf Elephant Ear, Chinese Taro, Buddha's Hand (Alocasia cucullata)

Hooded Dwarf Elephant Ear,Chinese Taro - growing as a container plant, Brooksville, FL 2005

chinese taro

chinese taro

Bloom on Alocasia cucullata


cucullata ( infloureccence )

Alocasia cucullata, Hooded Dwarf Elephant Ear plants, showing bare root / bulbs of 2 plants that are 4-5 years old. Ruler, for comparision, is 18"

In my Zone 8 garden, part sun, 2nd season after over winter in-ground. A little over a foot high.

Very pretty shape.

Hawaiian Heart

Buddha's Hand Elephant Ear made into Bonsai specimens by allowing soil to dry between watering and keeping leaves trimmed.

Buddha's Hand -- beautiful performer in the shade garden with generous increases

Buddha's Hand, pollenating just after the oak tree does... Allergy season's in full bloom!


How much it's grown since my pic of 2008. Richmond TX z9a, 12/20/2015. Approx. size today 10' x 10'

Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, winter
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Alocasia Species, Hooded, Dwarf Elephant Ear, Chinese Taro, Buddha's Hand
Alocasia cucullata
Type: | Ponds and Aquatics, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Conditions: | Zone 7-10, Sun to Partial Shade |