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Alocasia, Upright Elephant Ear, Metallic Taro 'Nigra'

Alocasiaplumbea

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)

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Species

plumbea (plum-BEY-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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negative

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