{"product_id":"alocasia-calidora-elephant-ear-alocasia-calidora","title":"Alocasia ‘Calidora’ \/ Elephant Ear","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Calidora’ \/ Elephant Ear \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Calidora’ is a bold, tropical “Elephant Ear” known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"180\"\u003ehuge, glossy, heart-to-arrow-shaped leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and strong upright form. It instantly creates a lush, jungle look—perfect as a statement plant indoors (in bright light) or outdoors in warm climates with filtered sun. When happy, it produces impressive, oversized foliage that becomes a true centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indoor spaces, covered patios, tropical gardens, pool areas (with shade), and anyone wanting dramatic, large-leaf greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e🌿 Plant Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Calidora’ \u003cem data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e(often listed as Alocasia calidora in trade)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia ‘Calidora’, Elephant Ear\u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"775\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical foliage plant (Aroid \/ Elephant Ear)\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, glossy green leaves; thick texture and bold tropical presence\u003cbr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping, architectural form\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eIndoors\/containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3–6 ft tall (varies by pot size, light, and care)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eOutdoors (warm climates):\u003c\/strong\u003e can grow larger in high humidity and warmth\u003cbr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eVisual Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush, dramatic, “jungle” statement plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e🪴 Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eBest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered sun \/ partial shade (morning sun is OK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harsh afternoon sun (leaf scorch) and very low light (slower growth, smaller leaves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e1–2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil begin to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eKeep soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003enever soggy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistency matters—avoid letting it dry out completely or staying waterlogged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eRich, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003ewell-draining\u003c\/strong\u003e aroid\/tropical mix (potting mix + bark + perlite works great)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eContainers must have \u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003edrainage holes\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent root rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eIdeal temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–85°F (18–29°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003emoderate to high humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e for best leaf size and clean edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eAvoid cold drafts and temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e55°F (13°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e🌿 Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eFeed every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eUse a balanced houseplant fertilizer at label rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eReduce feeding in fall\/winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eRemove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eWipe leaves gently to remove dust (helps photosynthesis and shine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eYellow leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e overwatering or poor drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eBrown edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e low humidity, inconsistent watering, or mineral buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eDrooping:\u003c\/strong\u003e thirsty plant, cold draft, or sudden change in conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e spider mites\/thrips can occur indoors—treat early if detected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003eOne healthy \u003cstrong data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Calidora’\u003c\/strong\u003e in a nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eNatural variations in leaf size, shape, and fullness are normal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e✅ Acclimation Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003eAfter delivery, let the plant settle \u003cstrong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003e2–4 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in a stable spot with bright, indirect light. Avoid repotting immediately. Water only if the top of the soil has started to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003eAlocasia is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003etoxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e (pets and children) and contains calcium oxalate crystals. 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