| Year Introduced: | 2013 |
| Heredity: | Hybrid |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Hybridizer or Originator: | LariAnn Garner |
| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 1-4 Feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 Feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Upper leaf surface is very dark green, reverse surface is maroon-purple with distinct light greeinsh-yellow veins. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: 3-4 inch white spathe and spadix bearing small flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| 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 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP27050P2 |
| Parentage: | Alocasia odora x Black Velvet |
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