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Alocasia odora

 
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Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh) (Info)
Species: odora (oh-DOR-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Arum odorum

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

20 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Veined

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive beautifulchaos On Mar 22, 2009, beautifulchaos from Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) wrote:

I purchased two bulbs last year and they did beautifully in Southern exposure. I kept them in their large pots for the winter and treated them as houseplants. They didn't care much for the dry heat from the furnace and due to the aridness, got spider mites. I cut them back to the lower leaves and they are recovering just fine.

I plan to experiment with them in a different sun exposure this year in a "tropical" bed setting. Will post pictures later in the year. They are gorgeous; well worth the space they take up in the garden and/or the house!

Also, I forgot that they are suitable aquatics. I may also sink a bulb in water as well to compare any difference in performance.

Positive protempsfish On Oct 5, 2006, protempsfish from Mississauga, Canada wrote:

I have had this plant for over a year. It makes a stunning addition to my living room and is extremely hardy. Would recommend to anyone. Looks fantastic when leaves are polished!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Mesa, Arizona
Gilroy, California
Lompoc, California
Miami, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Dallas, Georgia
Easton, Maryland
Saucier, Mississippi
Clemmons, North Carolina
Cincinnati, Ohio
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Lexington, South Carolina
Rowlett, Texas



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