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Elephants Ear Plant - Alocasia brisbanensis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Elephants Ear Plant - Alocasia brisbanensis
A Queensland native built for drama. Alocasia brisbanensis delivers architectural scale through its oversized, glossy foliage, commanding attention in shaded and moisture-rich landscapes where most plants concede. At advanced stock sizes, its presence is immediate and undeniable.
Why Elephant's Ear
Architectural Foliage: Broad, deep-green leaves at scale create structural drama few plants can match.
Shade Performance: Thrives in partial to full shade, filling difficult low-light zones with genuine presence.
Moisture Tolerance: Performs reliably in damp soils and high-humidity environments, including areas adjacent to water features.
Australian Native: Indigenous to subtropical Queensland; naturally adapted to local conditions with minimal intervention required.
Rapid Establishment: Advanced specimens settle quickly, delivering mature results without the wait.
Ideal Applications
Shaded Courtyards & Atriums: Brings bold tropical scale to enclosed or sheltered spaces on prestige properties.
Water Feature Surrounds: A natural pairing with ponds, rills, and constructed wetlands in high-end landscape design.
Tropical Planting Schemes: Layers effectively with palms, ferns, and gingers in resort-style or subtropical landscapes.
Screening & Mass Planting: Dense groupings establish lush, textural backdrops along boundaries or beneath canopy trees.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–1.5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 1.5–2.5m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil; tolerates heavier soils with organic amendment; avoid waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist during establishment, particularly through hot and dry periods. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 1.5–2.5m
Width: 1–2m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)
Flower Colour: Cream to white
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
