| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Glossy deep green accented with white to light green veining |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Parentage: | Alocasia sanderiana x Alocasia longiloba |
| Child plants: | 3 child plants |
| MotherMycelium | On February 19, 2021 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| How cool! by Bonehead | Jul 8, 2017 9:52 AM | 2 |
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