Alocasia Species, Elephant Ear, Jewel Alocasia

Alocasiasinuata

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species
sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Flagstaff, Arizona

Boca Raton, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Mc Alpin, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Ponce De Leon, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Fayetteville, Georgia

Chalmette, Louisiana

Cincinnati, Ohio

Brookeland, Texas

Fredericksburg, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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