Alocasia calidora ~ Persian Palm, Calidora Elephant Ear size-12-ft and earns purple tints as

and earns purple tints as it ages

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Will scorch in full sun in hot summer climates if soils dry out

and has drought and road salt tolerance

Alocasia calidora ~ Persian Palm, Calidora Elephant Ear size-12-ft and earns purple tints asPersian Palm is a large bulb perennial with massive heart shaped foliage on thick stems. These ribbed green leaves have wavy margin and can reach as long as 6ft long and 3ft wide. The greenish white spathe and spadix bloom intermittently throughout the year. Grows best in part sun with rich, moist to wet well drained acidic soils. Treat as an annual when grown outside of its zones. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 5 9 Spread: 5 7 Spacing: 6 USDA