General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 12 inches (30cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flower Color: Other: Spathe white
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Green Shield Alocasia
  • Jewel Alocasia
  • Elephant's Ear
Also sold as:
  • Alocasia clypeolata 'Green Shield'
  • Alocasia 'Green Cuprea'

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Location: Austin ,TX
Date: 2016-08-14
Location: Denpasar Bali Indonesia.
Date: 2021-02-05
Alocasia Clypeolata (Green Shield)
Location: Denpasar Bali Indonesia.
Date: 2021-02-05
Alocasia Clypeolata (Green Shield).
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan
Date: August 1
Photo by KENPEI
Location: Austin ,TX
Date: 2016-08-19
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05

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