{"product_id":"elephant-ear-hilo-beauty-alocasia-hilo-beauty","title":"Elephant Ear ‘Hilo Beauty’ (Alocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eElephant Ear ‘Hilo Beauty’ (Alocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’ is a stunning, collector-favorite Elephant Ear prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"177\"\u003ecamouflage-style variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e—a marbled mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"219\"\u003elight and dark green\u003c\/strong\u003e across bold, arrow-shaped leaves. It’s a premium tropical foliage plant that looks incredible in bright interiors, shaded patios, and warm-climate gardens. It stays more compact than giant elephant ears, making it perfect for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indoor spaces, covered patios, container gardens, tropical accents, and warm-climate shade gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e🌿 Plant Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hilo Beauty’ \u003cem data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e(often sold as Alocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’ or Caladium praetermissum in older trade names)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hilo Beauty Alocasia, Elephant Ear ‘Hilo Beauty’\u003cbr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"831\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical foliage plant (Aroid \/ Elephant Ear)\u003cbr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrow-shaped leaves with distinctive “camouflage” marbling in multiple green tones\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping, compact-to-medium size; great for pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eIndoors\/containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2–4 ft tall (varies by care and pot size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eOutdoors (warm climates):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3–5 ft tall in ideal humidity\/warmth\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eVisual Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, patterned, high-contrast foliage statement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e🪴 Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eBest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered sun \/ partial shade (morning sun is OK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harsh direct sun (leaf scorch) and very low light (slower growth, less pattern contrast)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e1–2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil begin to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eKeep soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003enever soggy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture helps keep leaves lush; poor drainage can cause root rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eRich, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003ewell-draining aroid mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (potting mix + bark + perlite works great)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eContainers must have \u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003edrainage holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eIdeal temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–85°F (18–29°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003emoderate to high humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (helps prevent brown edges)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eAvoid cold drafts and temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e55°F (13°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e🌿 Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eFeed every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eUse a balanced houseplant fertilizer at label rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eReduce feeding in fall\/winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eRemove yellowing\/damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eWipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and keep patterns crisp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eYellow leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e overwatering or poor drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003eBrown edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e low humidity, inconsistent watering, or mineral buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eDrooping:\u003c\/strong\u003e thirsty plant, cold stress, or sudden environment change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003ePests (indoors):\u003c\/strong\u003e spider mites\/thrips—treat early if detected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eOne healthy \u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eElephant Ear ‘Hilo Beauty’ (Alocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eNatural variations in variegation pattern, leaf size, and fullness are normal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eMinor cosmetic leaf marks may occur from normal growing\/handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e✅ Acclimation Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eAfter delivery, let the plant settle \u003cstrong data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3096\"\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=\"3227\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003eAlocasia is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003etoxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e (pets and children) and contains calcium oxalate crystals. 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