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| Family | Araceae. |
| Genus & Species | Alocasia odora |
| AKA | Arum odorum |
| Common Names | Night scented lily. Giant elephant's ear. Hardy elephant's ear. Upright elephant's ear. |
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| Size/Shape | 2 to 3 ft. Up to 5 ft. |
| Leaves | Magnificent foliage, consisting of handsome, stout-stalked, wavy-edged, stiff-fleshy, shiny, light green, arrow-shaped leaves up to 3 ft. in length. |
| Flowers | Six inches long, greenish-yellow in colour. They have a wicked scheme to ensure cross-pollination – insects are trapped overnight at the base of the bloom in what can only be called a night-club atmosphere before being released early the following morning to find another club, and snacking on pollen on the way. Pollinated by flies. |
| Blooming Season | March. |
| Fragrance | A scent reminiscent of violets. Flowers are fragrant. "It smelt like nothing else I know." Emits a strong peculiar scent. Night scented. |
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| Propagation | Seeds. Rhizome division. Wear gloves for division - the sap can be a skin irritant. Pot size 8-14". The offset can be planted at any depth as it will root from any portion of the stem. |
| Soil | Bark, coarse perlite and peat moss. Well drained. |
| Water | Moist. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens. |
| Food | A balanced liquid food in the summer. |
| Light | Sun to partial shade. Partial to full shade. Keep them out of direct sun. |
| Climate | Tropical Asia. Zones 7b-11. |
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Chilterns seeds. |
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