Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh) (Info) Species: macrorrhiza (mak-roh-RY-zuh) (Info) Cultivar: Triangularis
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Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: White/Near White Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: N/A
Foliage: Grown for foliage Silver/Gray Dark/Black
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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