This new hybrid has dark pointed upward leaves, arrowhead shape and growing 3 to 4 feet long. Leaves are a dark green to grey colour while the stems are deep purple. Undersides of the leaves are dark with purple veins. The thick green leaves remain attractive all summer long and are critter resistant. Adding lots of focal impact to your tropical garden and patio containers.
Sumo Alocasia
$18.99
Elephant Ear ‘Sumo’ (Alocasia hybrid)
Big and bold, upright ‘Sumo’ makes a dramatic statement in a large planter or in a landscape. This easy grower reaches 5-6’ the first year and 8-10’ tall by the second year. The dark, upward-pointing, green leaves are huge – up to 3-4’ long when fully mature – and they reach 2.5’ across. The dark leaf stems are reddish-black which like partial shade and are a zone 7b hardiness.
