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I have had this plant outside unprotected for 5 years, They need occasional thinning byt uprooting the clump in late winter, early spring and dividing the corms. Will not grow during cold weather, but once it warms over 50 degrees it takes off. You cannot overwater this plant and do not allow it to dry as the growing will stop.
On Jun 23, 2010, Galileo from Simi Valley, CA wrote:
Has done great indoors, constant moist soil with some (very light) direct sun in the early morning. Otherwise just very bright room. It's by a window so gets some breeze to keep it cool. Not colder than about 67F. Constant new growth but isn't getting much taller than 3.5-4 ft tall. Perfect indoor plant. Some occasional misting keeps it happy.
We had an awful, cold winter in Oregon last year...I had this plant in a pot with no protection and it got the full dose of freezing snow and ice (low 20's at least). The main tuber died out but I have babies coming up now in August! Under the right conditions, this is hardier than listed. I also have one as a houseplant that looks great and is evergreen indoors with low light levels. Do NOT use it around pets or kids that might bite the leaves!! The oxcalic crystals cause a terrible abd prolonged burning sensation in the mouth.
On Nov 6, 2008, gothqueen from Gainesville, FL wrote:
The variegated form is very striking and just as hardy as the green form. I have been growing it in zone 8B for years. It is sometimes mistakenly called Alocasia aurea.
On Nov 12, 2006, celt33040 from Key West, FL (Zone 11) wrote:
AKA 'Calafornia' this plant is a perfect EE for the garden lanscape. Similar shield shape leaf to 'Odora' it stays at about 3' and produces many off shoots to make a dense display.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Brentwood, California San Clemente, California Simi Valley, California Woodland Hls, California Bellair-meadowbrook Terrace, Florida Black Diamond, Florida Clearwater, Florida Parkland, Florida Port Charlotte, Florida Tampa, Florida Clemmons, North Carolina Canby, Oregon
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