Alocasia Species, Upright Elephant Ear, Bat Wing Alocasia

Alocasianycteris

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Big Pine Key, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Gainesville, FL | November 2008 | positive

A beautiful Alocasia, leaves can look almost iridescent. Has a tendency to go dormant in cool weather but always returns. Does not like t...Read More

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