Ebony TM Elephant Ear - Alocasia Papaya Allspice makes a great houseplant

Allspice makes a great houseplant in freezing climates and a great outdoor plant in warmer zones

but you'll need a male for successful pollination

the Aframomum melegueta ginger (also known as Grains of Paradise) also produces delicious

• Zones: 10+

Ebony TM Elephant Ear - Alocasia Papaya Allspice makes a great houseplantAlocasia Ebony's leaves are shaped like arrows and have coloration that is just as sharp: light green and silver veins that contrast with the green of the leaves. Short on space? Ebony can be grown in a 6 8 inch container, which is ideal for growing indoors, outdoors, or on your patio. Please note that elephant ears' attributes become more defined when they mature. Height when mature: 3 6 feet Light: 50 70% shade Soil: Rich, well drained Water: Moist