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Alocasia Species, Upright Elephant Ear, Taro

Alocasiaboa

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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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
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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lynchburg, Ohio

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Baytown, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2010 | neutral

The height and hardiness zones listed for Alocasia boa are incomplete. It may go dormant below 45F but is hardy to zone 7b. It can reach ...Read More

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