Alocasia 'Dwarf Amazonica' is a member of the Araceae family and can be found in southern Asia and eastern Australia. It's commonly referred to as Elephants Ear due to the size and shape if the leaves. Alocasia 'Dwarf Amazonica' is a smaller, dwarf variety that will grow 11"-16" high with dark green leaves and whitish veins. Keep in part to full shade as the leaves may easily burn in intense light.

 USDA Hardiness Zone 10-11

Container Gardens/Terrariums/Houseplant:

Alocasia ‘Dwarf Amazonica’ can be grown in very large containers. Although this is still a dwarf variety, the leaves will still be large. This plant is well suited to be grown as a houseplant. It is not recommended to grow Alocasia ‘Dwarf Amazonica’ in a terrarium due to its size.

Josh's Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Vivariums/Animal Terrariums:

Alocasia ‘Dwarf Amazonica’ will do well in a large vivarium and will work best as a background plant due to its large leaves. Keep in lightly moist soil but avoid oversaturated soil as the roots will quickly rot. Alocasia ‘Dwarf Amazonica’ makes a great focal point in a vivarium with its striking leaves and unusual shape.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants from Josh's Frogs are treated only with products that are OMRI Listed© for use in organic production. Live plants may vary in color, size and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5” pot.