Sunset®: 22-27
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, loses leaves at 29°F ( -2°C)
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Tropical Asia
Growth Habits: Perennial up to 5 feet tall depending on variety
Watering Needs: Abundant water, high humidity
Propagation: Rhizomes, seeds, stem cuttings
The sap is neurotoxic.
Culture:
The Alocasia will generally lose its leaves in winter. They grow back at the end of March or during April. Feed weekly during spring and fall. June is the hardest month, because of the dryness of the air.
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