Heredity: | Hybrid |
Country of Origin: | USA |
Hybridizer or Originator: | LariAnn Garner |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Plant Height: | 5 to 9 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
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 |
Parentage: | Alocasia odora x Alocasia montanum |
jmorth | On August 11, 2014 | Bloomed |
cgdking1 | On May 6, 2022 | Obtained plant Greens produce |
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