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If you love plants with enormous, exotic leaves, the leaves of Borneo King Elephant Ear, not to be confused with 'Borneo Giant', are 4 to 5 feet long and 3 to 4 feet wide! Its rich green leaves undulate and develop a slightly wavy appearance. Borneo King is the result of a series of hybridizations between two species of elephant ear. It gets its giant size from Alocasia 'Borneo Giant' and vigor and cold hardiness (to USDA Zone 8b) from Alocasia odora. It can grow to 10 feet high and 7 feet wide under ideal growing conditions in hot climates, but typically reaches 6 feet high and 5 feet wide in cooler climates. Gardeners north of Zone 8b can grow it in containers that can be brought indoors during winter when temperatures drop below 50°F. It is easy to grow, preferring a moist but not wet soil rich in organic matter, and shelter from high wind and direct afternoon sunlight to reach its full size. 

Borneo King Elephant Ear is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and part sun. We recommend filtered sun or shade during the afternoon when the sunlight is most intense. That said, we hear it can tolerate full sun, provided there is ample and consistent moisture. Borneo King Elephant Ear can be grown outdoors in the ground year-round in USDA Zones 8b-11. North of Zone 8b, it is best grown in a container that can be overwintered in an indoor space where temperatures will remain above freezing. Keep an eye on plants growing in containers and provide water when the top 2 inches of the soil have become dry, or if you notice the foliage beginning to wilt. Feed in spring and again in early summer with a slow-release flower food or natural or organic plant food.