Alocasia

Plant Type Perennial
Evergreen, Broadleaf

Form Fountain

Climate Zones 8b to 11

Bloom Color Green

Bloom Time Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer

Growth Rate Fast

Mature Height 1 to 10 feet

Mature Spread 1 to 10 feet

Environment Partial shade to Full sun
Wet soil
Tolerates flooding

Soil Neutral, Acidic, Clay, Sandy, Well drained, Loamy

Leaf Color Green, Variegated

Fall Color No change in color, Not showy

Attributes Not North American native
Attractive foliage
Attractive flowers or blooms
Open crown
Low flammability

Uses Border
Specimen


Native Habitat Asia

Culture Notes This tropical plant prefers warm, moist shady conditions in the summer with plenty of water. When the leaves begin to fade in autumn, cut back on the watering. When the leaves have died down, only moisten the soil occasionally.