{"product_id":"sarian-elephant-s-ear-alocasia-hybrid-sarian","title":"Sarian Elephant's Ear - Alocasia hybrid 'Sarian'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarian Elephant's Ear (\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Sarian') is a bold tropical foliage plant that reaches about 1m tall and wide in a pot and 2m or more in the ground. Its upright, arrow-shaped green leaves are lined with pale white-yellow veins and carried on long, smooth stems mottled like reptile skin. Give it the right conditions and it repays you with some of the biggest leaves you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge, upright leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big arrow-shaped leaves stand tall on long stems, so one plant fills a corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeins that catch the light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prominent white-yellow veins run through the green and keep the foliage lively in a shaded spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems with pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mottled stems look like reptile skin, so there is interest below the leaves too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Show it off in your best pot inside, or plant it into a tropical garden to reach full size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong in the right climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm, humid tropical garden it grows vigorously all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor feature plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a bright room out of direct sun and space for a 1m spread. Stand the pot on tile or another wipeable surface, because it may occasionally drip sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where frost never reaches, plant it in filtered light under trees or palms, about 1m from its neighbours. Outdoors it can pass 2m, so it makes a strong middle layer behind lower foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered verandahs and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot on a warm, covered patio suits it, if wind cannot shred the leaves and nights stay mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sarian Elephant's Ear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Think tropical rainforest: warm, steamy and not too sunny. It needs at least half a day of good light but no direct sun, which scorches the leaves. Outdoors it belongs in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens. Elsewhere, grow it indoors or in a pot you can move under cover, warm and sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, free draining loam gives it the best start. In a pot, use a quality potting mix with clear drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water little and often so the soil stays moist but never soggy, and mist regularly if your air is dry. Feed lightly through the warm months. Indoors it may rest for around six months of the year, so ease back on water and let it sleep until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old or damaged leaves at the base, and turn an indoor plant monthly to keep it symmetrical. Wear gloves when cutting, because the sap from cut stems can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sarian Elephant's Ear as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Either way it is a young plant, not the full-sized specimen described above, and the leaves enlarge as it settles into warm, humid conditions. Plants travel upright and packed to protect the leaves. Unpack them promptly and keep them out of direct sun while they settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elephant-ears\"\u003eBrowse our elephant ears and alocasias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/elephant-ear-plant-care\"\u003eElephant ear plants in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants for bright rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like every \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e, it contains calcium oxalate crystals, and chewing the leaves or stems irritates the mouth and throat. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stopped growing in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors it often rests for months. Cut back on water, keep it warm and bright, and wait for it to wake in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost never reaches and the air stays warm and humid, which means tropical and subtropical gardens. Elsewhere, keep it as an indoor feature plant in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162648895,"sku":"ALO-HYB-SARIAN-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787162681663,"sku":"ALO-HYB-SARIAN-140MM-P10","price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sarian-elephant-s-ear-alocasia-hybrid-sarian.jpg?v=1792149253","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sarian-elephant-s-ear-alocasia-hybrid-sarian","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}