{"product_id":"alocasia-odora-california-08-dwarf-elephant-ear-plant-5-inch-pot-size","title":"Alocasia odora ‘California’ #08 | Dwarf Elephant Ear Plant | 5-inch Pot| Haven's One of One","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaven’s One of One = You will receive the exact plant pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia odora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘California’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon\/Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alocasia California \/ Dwarf Upright Elephant Ear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Araceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-inch tall recycled nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 18 inches H × 17 inches W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over 12 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, upright and clump-forming tropical aroid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Best kept away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia California is currently best treated in horticulture as a compact cultivated form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia odora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than a documented hybrid. It was sold for many years under the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia gageana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘California’, which is why both names can still be found in plant shops and online. The underlying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia odora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species is native from eastern India through parts of East and Southeast Asia to southern Japan and Borneo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is known for its broad, glossy green leaves, prominent veins and strong upright growth. It delivers the tropical Elephant Ear look while remaining more compact than many of the much larger Alocasia types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exact plant has been growing in my care for over 12 months and is ready to move into a larger pot. It is also at a mature size where cormlets or offsets may be developing, but their presence cannot be confirmed without removing the plant from its pot and is not guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad, glossy foliage with a bold tropical look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore compact and manageable than many large Elephant Ears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in my care for over 12 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to move into a larger pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature enough that cormlets or offsets may begin developing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact plant shown in the photos is the plant you will receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Keep It Happy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect or filtered light is ideal. Gentle morning sun may be suitable after gradual acclimation, but harsh direct afternoon sun can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water when the top 1–2 inches of the potting medium begin to dry. Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. Avoid keeping the roots continuously soggy, but do not leave the plant completely dry for an extended period during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use an airy, well-draining aroid mix that holds some moisture without becoming compacted or waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity. Approximately 50–70% works well when paired with good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers approximately 65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts, frost and prolonged temperatures below 60°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Growing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown in indoor and outdoor greenhouse spaces and moved seasonally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indirect sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Potting Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/happy-houseplant-havens-chunky-classic-potting-mix\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Happy Houseplant Haven Chunky Classic Potting Mix\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappy Houseplant Haven’s Chunky Classic Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepot Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Needs to be moved into a larger pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant may need 7–14 days to acclimate to the light, temperature and humidity in its new home. Some leaf movement, repositioning or temporary slowing of growth can occur during the adjustment period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove it up only one pot size into a wider container with drainage. If the plant arrives stable and shows no immediate signs of stress, allow it to acclimate before repotting. If the roots or current container cannot support the plant safely, repot sooner while disturbing the root system as little as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycled Pot Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is growing in a recycled nursery pot. Any branding printed on the container is from the pot’s previous use and does not identify the plant’s grower, source or brand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a Proven Winners plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Plant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants naturally change over time and may have small cosmetic imperfections, including minor leaf marks, natural blemishes or older leaf damage. The plant may also continue growing between the time it is photographed and purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorms and offsets are not included or guaranteed unless they are specifically shown and stated in the listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully because this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaven’s One of One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant—the plant pictured is the exact plant you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Houseplant Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42690813722691,"sku":"85-08","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4836\/9731\/files\/IMG_5804.jpg?v=1787727352","url":"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/alocasia-odora-california-08-dwarf-elephant-ear-plant-5-inch-pot-size","provider":"Happy Houseplant Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}