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ALOCASIA
INFO + CARE

genus: Alocasia (Schott) G.Don
type: bulb
family: Araceae
native range: tropical and subtropical Asia and eastern Australia
zone: 10 to 11
height: 50 to 250 cm
spread: 50 to 250 cm
type species: Alocasia cucullata (Lour.) G.Don
bloom time: flowers often
bloom description: creamy white
sun: full sun to part shade
water: medium to wet
maintenance: medium
soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix