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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Plant Height: 8 to 14 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
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
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Alocasia reginula x Alocasia melo

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Common names
  • Jewel Alocasia
  • Elephant's Ear

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Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2022-08-27
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2022-08-27
Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2019-07-19
I just received this this week as part of a multiplant trade. It
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2019-11-09
Just arrived from Wellspring Gardens
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2019-11-09
Just received from Wellspring Gardens

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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