Alocasia ‘Golden Bone Shiny Dark Green’ (Elephant Ear)
Alocasia ‘Golden Bone Shiny Dark Green’ (Elephant Ear)
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Alocasia ‘Golden Bone Shiny Dark Green’ is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its bold, architectural form and highly decorative leaves. Its large, glossy, arrow-shaped foliage features deep shiny dark green tones highlighted by prominent golden-yellow veining, creating a dramatic and luxurious visual impact. With its upright growth habit and sculptural presence, this variety is an ideal feature plant for indoor styling, shaded patios, and contemporary tropical garden designs.
Highly valued for its exotic appearance, this Alocasia brings instant depth, texture, and lush greenery to any space. It performs best in warm, humid environments with bright indirect light, rewarding consistent care with vigorous and impressive foliage growth. Perfect for plant enthusiasts and interior designers, it delivers strong visual impact as a statement plant while enhancing modern indoor and outdoor plant collections.
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Mature height
60–120cm (up to 150cm in ideal tropical conditions)
Mature width
50–90cm
Spacing
60–80cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen perennial in warm climates; may become semi-dormant in cooler conditions
Foliage
Large, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves with deep shiny dark green colouring and prominent golden-yellow veining. Strong upright tropical growth habit with high ornamental value.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Produces occasional spathe and spadix flowers under ideal conditions. Flowers are not ornamental; grown primarily for foliage with no harvest value.
Sun tolerance
Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade. Avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch and damage.
Maintenance
Moderate maintenance. Requires consistent moisture, high humidity, and well-drained soil. Benefits from regular feeding during active growth. Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain appearance.
Root System
Rhizomatous root system with fleshy underground storage structures. Requires moist but well-drained soil and is sensitive to waterlogging.