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Alocasia
advincula - Batwing, once named the Batman alocasia. This plant needs a little special care in the watering
department & is sensitive to over watering. It is not difficult to grow, just keep it on the dry side, in the correct
soil mix and it will do well.
Cold hardy to at least 32ºF, will die down under temps of 45ºF, yet it will re-emerge when the weather gets warm again so don't
throw the container away. Very sharp shaped leaves really add to the
diversity among the houseplants. |
Height_3-4ft |
 |
Alocasia
Aurora - Some call this Flamingo Feet (same plant) - Deep Pink Stems with Silver Veins
as blueish-green leaves mature. Easy to grow, can take cold to at least 28ºF before death.
Fast Grower. Dies down for winter, comes back in spring. Profusely
propagates via offsets close to the mother plant forming a clump. |
Height_3-4
ft |
 |
Alocasia
Azurea - Gigantic upright plant from Myanmar with pale green leaves on deep
burgundy stems. Cold hardy to at least 28ºf before death. Easy to grow
likes full sun, moisture, humidity and is semi-fast growing. Only dies
down if not frost protected, otherwise stays green through dormancy
period. |
Heights 15-20ft
|
 |
Alocasia
Black Velvet - New
for 2008! Bold and contrasting
dwarf species with white veins on a rounded, closed,
end lobes. Dark green-black velvet, papery looking textured leaf. The underside has a reddish glow that makes this such a colorful addition. An easy to care for
small sized plant that adds life to your office, home or patio specimen or a great selection around your
koi pond, bird bath or lanai outdoors. |
Heights 1-2ft
|
 |
Alocasia
Boa - New
for 2008! Is this the A. sinuata plant with a found correct
name? It appears to be slightly different than the ones that have been
around for the last 8 or so years with widened end lobed, more
arrow shaped leaves, sharply sagittate edges and more vivid purple
stems. If it's similar, then it is an easy
to grow and care for plant, fast growing, neglect proof and cold hardy
once established to at least 28ºF before death. |
Height
5-7ft
|
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Alocasia
chaii - New
for 2008! This unique tiny alocasia species has a matte blue/grey hue to
the topsides of leaves with a white or light underside. The veins are
pronounced in darker hues contrasting the leaf. With its thick sturdy
leaves & being a small alocasia species, it makes an excellent potted
plant specimen for patio or office space. This one is
new to me so I can only go by what the others say about it for
now. Rare here in
U.S.A. Limited |
Height
1ft
|
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Alocasia
cuprea - New
for 2008! This medium-small aroid is well known for its bold shield
like, metallic, shiny, copper appearance on the upper side of the
leaves and a deep red purple underside. Leaves mature to more green. The midribs are raised as well as
the veins giving a very unique embossed showing. This one is new to me so I
will go by the zone 9 cold hardiness. Likes bright filtered light and
is easy to grow. No garden is complete without this colorful leafed
plant. I'm happy to have them in my eye's view. |
Height
2-3ft
|
 |
Alocasia
Borneo Giant - This macrorrhiza variety grows the second largest
undivided leaf plant, hands down! Very easy to care for, Fast growing and
cold hardy to least 28ºf degrees. Only dies down if not frost protected
otherwise stays green, just dormant until warmer weather. |
Height
to 25 Ft
12-18ft Normal
|
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Alocasia
Brancifolia - No official common name, so we coined it The
Crocodilian or Reptilian.
The leaves remind me of alligator claws. It is a fast
grower, cold hardy to 40º degrees before dormancy, temps below 40
causes it to die back for the season, but survives freezes to at least
28º before death. They will come back slowly in spring, keep dry
in winter. Easy to care for, likes filtered light, humidity and
warmth. Keep away from cold if possible for better success. |
Heights
to 5-7 ft |
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Alocasia
Brisbanensis Cunjevoi - Very
cold Hardy, Rapid
Growing, easy to care for, likes sun or partial shade. Medium height,
likes moisture, can't really over water. Only goes dormant, but stays
green through 28 degrees if frost protected. Even thought its green,
it does stand out among the rest. Actually works well as a potted
plant. Rarely produces pups. Limited |
Heights
to 4+ ft |
 |
Alocasia
x Calidora - Persian palm, Calodora, Caladora - hybrid macrorrhiza
and odora from Aroidia
Research - This mammoth plant has been reported
to 15 ft tall. Easy to grow, cold hardy, huge, very green. Makes a
bold statement. Likes full sun, water, partial sun light. Can take
neglect. Goes dormant in growth, but stays green through the winter
here with few short freezing nights if you keep it protected. |
Heights
6-15 ft |
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Alocasia
Inornata - (syn.) inoranta - Very hardy to neglect,
silver grey/green/blue upper leaf side color and green undersides.
They can take the cold at least to 28ºF degrees before death. Likes sun to partial shade and makes an excellent potted
patio plant. Dies down to the ground in steady temps lower than 35ºF, but come back strong quickly in warmed
weather. |
Heights
to 4+ ft |
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Alocasia
Infernalis 'Kapit' - Tropical,
keep from cold.
Small, very rich dark leaf plant with deep red burgundy,
purple hues. Cold hardy to at least 32º before death, but doesn't like
weather below 40ºF, will survive, easy dormancy. Slow Growing
rate. Stands out no matter where it's placed. Due to its size, it
makes an excellent potted patio
or indoor houseplant and easy to over winter. |
Height
2-4ft |
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Alocasia
Lauterbachiana - No official common name, so we coined the name of
Alocasia Sword. I
think it's appropriate given the shape of the leaves. Often spelled lauterbachianna and Lauterbaachiana. Slender sagittate long
leaves of dull green/purple/red upper side and deep burgundy red
mottled underside and stems. Can take cold weather well and neglect.
Very easy and fast growing! Cold hardy to at least 28ºF. |
Heights
5-6 ft
Probably Taller |
 |
Alocasia
lutea - Solid Gold - Cold hardy
(also known by some as Seven Colors)
Upright leafed, semi-fast growing, easy to care for yellow to deep orange stemmed
plant of the macrorrhiza variety. Leaves are very dark green when mature. Can take more water than most, likes full
sun or partial shade. More sun will produce more colorful plants. Not a great indoor plant except for over winter
protection. Grows faster, larger and huge in warmer areas. |
Height
6-12+ft |
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Alocasia
macrorrhiza - Gigantic upright leafed plant, mother of the macrorrhiza
species or at least one of the first in cultivation. The leaf lobes
are rounded, leaves as a whole are puckered, sagittate and very large.
Fast growing, very cold hardy, can live with continual wet feet. Likes
full sun to partial shade positions. not one for indoors unless you
have a mansion with a sun room. |
Height
6-12+ft
Probably Larger
|
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Alocasia
Albo / Alba macrorrhiza Variegata / Variegatum - Same as the
Gigantic upright leafed green variety plant, but with that perfect soothing tri-color
variegation in every pushed out leaf. Gets an occasional all white
leaf. Many half white/half green leaves split right down the middle. Should be
grown in partial shade positions to prevent white pigment burn. Grows
to huge sizes and just as fast and easy to grow as the green variety. Likes moist soils
and bright shade. Easy and cold
hardy. Fool
proof giant beauty! |
Height
6-12+ft |
 |
Alocasia
micholitziana Frydek
- Stunning white veins contrasted over dark green sagittate egged
leaves. Fast growing, cold hardy to at least 32ºF before death but will
begin to die down for winter at temps below 40ºF. Requires a little
attention in the watering department. Likes filtered, bright indirect
light, moist but allow to dry soil and warmth. |
Heights
to 3+ ft |
 |
Alocasia
New Guinea Gold - from Papau new guinea with un-informed
variegations, leaf veins and platters over dark green leaves and
stems. Another easy to care for macrorrhiza variety
that grows huge! Can take the cold and goes dormant under steady 40,
but should remain standing if frost protected. |
Height
6-12+ft |
 |
Alocasia
nishihira - A late 2006 arrival, but newly introduced!
Similar to A. brancifolia but is easier and more hardier growing. Cold Hardy to at
least 32ºF before winter dieback. Darker mottling in stems and slightly
narrower leaf lobes. |
Height
5-7ft |
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Alocasia
Plumbae Nigra - Common names: Plumbea, Indica, metallica. Shiny
violet leaf undersides on deep purple petioles. The upper side of leaf
is a dull deep olive or forest green with hints of purple. Very easy,
Fast growing, cold hardy to at least 28º before death. |
Height
5-7ft |
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Alocasia
portei - Easy to grow, cold hardy even when dormant, grows to HUGE
sizes with long lobed leaf edges. very unique and makes a landscape
specimen. Can take lots of rain and wet feet for extended periods or
drought as well once established. Likes full sun to partial shade. |
Heights
8-12 ft |
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Alocasia
x Portora, Portidora Alocasia Odora x Portei - Some call this same plant
Storm Warning. Thunder
Waves is the
official name given. It's the same plant. They are a massive result of the hybrid
cross between A. portei and A. odora by Aroidia
Research in the 1980's. They are extremely
easy to grow, cold
tolerant, can be fully neglected. Likes full sun to
partial shade. |
Height
6-12+ft
Probably Larger
|
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Alocasia
princeps - New for 2008! - This was a hit at the
2008 TPIE in Ft.
Lauderdale. Purple leaf undersides on the thickest leafed alocasia
known yet. I would treat it as fragile until more information is know
about the growing conditions of this really awesome looking elephant
ear plant! |
Heights
4-5 ft
|
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Alocasia ridleyi
- New for 2008!
Unique small to medium sized green Alocasia. They are extremely
hardy plants that can take neglect. They can take much watering or
short periods of drought. I don't suggest this of course. They are
cold hardy to at least 28º before death and will stay green through the
winter if protected. Leaves are arrow shaped and long in proportion to
the stems with darker veins. Easy to care for that adds to the
tropical experience. |
Height
1-3 ft
|
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Alocasia reticulata
zebrina - Rare
- New for 2008!
Unique medium sized
dark green Alocasia with deep mottled stems and arrow shaped, pointed
leaves. Cold hardy to zone 9 so bring them indoors for the winter in
colder areas. Easy to grow and fast growing. Resembles the Alocasia
Tigrina in likeness but has more overall mottling to the plants. |
Height
3-4 ft
|
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Alocasia
robusta -The largest undivided leafed plant in the world! I'm thinking
past dinosaur food? Takes more care than most and will die down after
a few nights below 45º F. Needs bright light, full sun and a
strict water regiment to survive and grow well. It isn't difficult,
just takes diligence. If you're willing to take care of this mammoth
creature, you will be amazed! Tropical,
Keep from cold |
In
nature they reach heights
to 30+ Ft
12-30+ft Normal in
America
|
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Alocasia
rubra - Black Stem - Easy, cold
hardy, fast growing, fool proof.
Can live in water being a macrorrhiza variety. rewards with
contrasting deep red/purple stems and leaf veins. Truly an easy one to
say the least. Likes full sun to partial shade and can take drought
once established. Take a vacation and it will have grown when you get
home. |
Height
5-12 ft |
 |
Alocasia
Rugosa - Dwarf variety for office or houseplant. Very stiff, waxy or plastic feeling leaf. You can't believe
it unless you touch it for yourself! Small but very unique, easy to
care for and makes a perfect potted house plant for home, patio or
office. The color of this photo is a little off as they are a very
grey colored leaf and light stemmed plant. Very strange & unique plant
actually. |
Height
1-3 ft |
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Alocasia
Sarian - Gigantic when mature in warmer tropical climates. I'm
willing to bet this is a rival to the Borneo giant as an easy second
runner up in size. Easy
and fast growing. Dies down at about 40 degrees, but can stand 32ºf
degrees before death. Very large, arrow shaped dark green leaves that
grow upright on tall sturdy stems. Excellent landscape Specimen plant. |
Heights
8-15 ft |
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Alocasia
Stingray - Most unique upright leaf shape! Very easy, cold hardy
to at least 28 and stays green during dormancy if any. Only dies down below freezing
temps to come back in spring. Likes full sun to shade, moist well
draining soil. Can do well in shallow pond or bog situations in warmer
areas. Colder zones keep drier. |
Height
5-7+ft |
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Alocasia
Tiffany - New for 2008!
Stained Glass look on a rounded, shielded appearing
leaf. These are not cold tolerant but are small enough to be kept solely
as a potted plant and placed inside for the winter. They need to be on
a strict water schedule. |
Height
1-3 ft |
 |
Alocasia
sarawakensis - Very
easy, slower growing to huge sizes.
Deep olive
green, very sagittate, leaf edges and puckered appearance. Evergreen even through 32ºF
degrees if protected.
Likes moist soil, full sun or partial shade. Can live in wet feet bog
area. |
Height
8-12 ft
Probably Larger
|
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Alocasia
tigrina - VERY
RARE - New for 2008!
Upright, Blue-ish
hued and pointed arrow shaped leaves on a striped/mottled dark green stems! Leaves
are slightly undulate giving even more eye appeal! Tropical in nature, needs warmth and a strict watering regiment
until it is well established and more mature. Should be brought in for
winter, will die down. I don't know if it comes back, this is my first
year owning |
Height 4-6 ft
|
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Alocasia
zebrina - New for 2008!
Tropical, needs warmth and a strict watering regiment
until it is well established and large. Should be brought in for
winter will die down to ground below 38ºF and might stay down for
good. Fast growing, striped stems, large leaves make this unique plant
well worth every second of diligent care you give it! |
Height
5-7+ft
|
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