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Alocasia, Elephant Ear, Metallic Taro 'Metallica'

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
Alocasia indica var. metallica
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
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Green Cove Springs, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Ladys Island, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Red Oak, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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Dennismares
Lake Worth, FL (Zone 10a) | October 2006 | positive

Found this plant growing underneath one of our Arecea Palms. Had weedwhacked it several times previously, but it kept coming back, so I ...Read More

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