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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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
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Common names
  • Elephant's Ear

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Location: Denpasar Bali Indonesia.
Date: 2021-06-02
Alocasia Suhirmaniana Var. Glossy.

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