Elephant's ear Alocasia macrorrhizos XLA decorative plant with large, unique leaves! The plant is also called Elephant Ear because of its big leaves. This jungle plant needs high humidity. Always keep the potting soil moist, without letting the plant stand in water. Spray the leaves at least once per week. This prevents the leaf edges from drying out. The Alocasia prefers moderate sunlight and so it should be placed in partial shade. During the summer, this plant can be set out on the