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Alocasiaheterophylla

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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

heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)

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Synonym

Alocasia manilensis

Alocasia warburgii

Caladium heterophyllum

Colocasia heterophylla

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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positive

neutral

negative

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