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Thick white veins stand out against deep green, slightly rounded leaves, making it an eye-catching houseplant.
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CloseUnlike many alocasias that have heart- or arrowhead-shaped leaves, 'Ninja' has more rounded leaves that are an almost velvety dark green with thick white veins. This variety stays around 18 inches tall and spreads no more than a foot wide, so is well suited to indoor gardens, especially if space is limited. Consider using 'Ninja' as the "thriller" in an indoor planter, combining it with ferns, peperomias, or other lower growing plants. Alocasias may be grown outdoors in a summer shade garden, but when the temps drop down to the 50s at night, they need to be brought indoors for the fall and winter. Once inside, place them in a well-lit room and away from heat vents, as alocasias do best with higher humidity.
Common Name | Elephant Ear, Jewel Alocasia 'Ninja' |
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Mature Size | 12" - 18" tall, 10" wide |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Optimum Temperature | 60°-80° F |
Characteristics | Houseplant, NOT pet-friendly, may be grown as an outdoor shade plant in the summer. |
Light | Well-lit room, no direct sun indoors, shade outdoors |
Water | Water thoroughly when surface soil begins to dry |
Structure | Upright clump |
Bloom Color | N/A |
Uses | Houseplant, indoor container planters, outdoor shade plant in summer |
Photos | Real images, not stock photos |