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Alocasia Calidora - Elephant's ear

Alocasia Calidora
Giant taro, Elephant's ears plant

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A striking variety, forming a large, robust and upright specimen, adorned with very large leaves that stand proud. They are lance-shaped, wavy, toothed and veined with light green on a dark green background. Like other Alocasias, it thrives in bright light without direct sunlight, a well-draining soil kept slightly moist and a humid atmosphere (60-70% humidity). It requires particular attention to avoid overwatering, and the often too-dry air of our homes.
Watering frequency
Moderate (once a week)
Indoor exposure
Indirect bright light
Benefits and advantages
Jungle effect
Benefits and advantages
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Description

Alocasia 'Calidora' is a hardy Elephant Ear variety with vigorous growth and thick foliage. Its leaves are very large, wavy, and toothed along the edges. It reaches over two metres in height at maturity under good growing conditions. This variety requires high ambient humidity to thrive, higher than that found in our homes, as well as good light. This majestic, imposing indoor plant needs space: a generously sized room with high ceilings.

Alocasia 'Calidora' belongs to the Araceae family. This horticultural cultivar is an American hybrid resulting from cross-breeding between Alocasia odora and Alocasia gageana. Its parent plants originate from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in India, China, and the Philippines. They grow naturally in dappled light in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Alocasia 'Calidora' develops slowly but can reach 2 to 2.50 metres in height and slightly less in width at maturity under good light and humidity conditions. It forms a large clump of immense, arrow-shaped, upright leaves, beautifully veined in light green. This cultivar can be moved outdoors during the warmer months after a period of hardening to sunlight. As its rootstock can tolerate frost down to around -5°C under thick mulch, it can be planted in borders in mild climates. In this case, its foliage will disappear in winter and regrow in spring.

to help it flourish indoors, place Alocasia 'Calidora' in a bright room, but avoid direct sunlight hitting its foliage through a window, especially in summer. Air humidity must be kept high (around 60-70%) to prevent its leaves from drying out—using a humidifier, for example. Its substrate should always remain slightly moist but not waterlogged, as the roots of Alocasias dislike stagnant water as much as drought. The ideal temperature for this plant is between 15 and 27°C, ideally around 20°C.

Alocasia 'Calidora' excels in a tropical setting and can also serve as the sole plant element in a generously sized room. This variety pairs perfectly with other plants from the Araceae family, such as Philodendron xanadu. This combination enhances the lush, exotic feel of an interior decor, conservatory, or greenhouse.

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Foliage

Foliage colour green
Foliage persistence Evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Dressed, Flared
Height at maturity 1.75 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Inflorescence Spadix

Botanical data

Genus

Alocasia

Cultivar

Calidora

Family

Araceae

Other common names

Giant taro, Elephant's ears plant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause skin and mucous membrane reactions
Toxic plant
Irritating sap
Product reference24083

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Location

The sun should not fall on the foliage through a window, especially in spring and summer. Place your Alocasia behind a bay window filtered by a sheer curtain, behind a north-facing window or 3 metres away from a sun-exposed window.

Location

Indoor exposure Indirect bright light
For which room? Lounge, Veranda
Growth habit Dressed, Flared
Height at maturity 1.75 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate slow
Low temperature tolerance >10°C (temperate greenhouse), >15°C (greenhouse)
Humidity level High (60-80%)

Maintenance and care

Watering tips

Water when the substrate is dry on the surface, without leaving stagnant water in the saucer. Mist the foliage regularly to increase humidity around the young plant or place it near a humidifier. Avoid overwatering, which encourages root rot.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Repot every 2 to 3 years, in spring.
Create a mix of universal compost, coconut fibre and perlite, with clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage.
Apply a liquid fertiliser for green plants (NPK 20-20-20) every 4 weeks in spring and summer, diluting to half the recommended dose.

Houseplant care

Clean the leaves regularly with a damp cloth to maintain their shine and prevent dust buildup.
Remove yellowed, stained, or damaged leaves.

Disease and pest advice

For mealybugs, use a cotton pad soaked in 70° alcohol to remove them manually. Rinse the foliage for red spider mites and increase the ambient humidity level in the room.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Moderate (once a week)
Fogging 2 to 3 times a week
Type of soil Light soil, Draining soil
Pests and diseases Mealybugs, Red spider mites, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases High
Ease of cultivation Amateur

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