First Report of Causing Southern Blight of in Florida.

Alocasia 'Calidora' (NCSU, 2025), known as upright elephant ear, is an ornamental plant grown for its large, glossy leaves and architectural value. In September 2023, diseased Alocasia 'Calidora' plants were submitted by a commercial grower from Highlands County, FL, to the Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. The grower reported about 10% disease incidence in a field of about 3 ha with an estimated 30,000 plants.