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    Alocasia cucullata

    Also Known As

    • Buddha's Hand
    • Chinese Taro
    • Hooded Dwarf Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, aroid

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7b-12

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    Alocasia cucullata plant details

    Alocasia cucullata is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia cucullata

    Plant type: perennial aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia cucullata

    USDA Zones: 7b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Alocasia cucullata was discovered growing around Buddhist temples in tropical parts of Asia. Grown as a good luck plant. It is considered to be a odd clone or seedling of Alocasia odora. It is easy to grow and I would recommend it for any new plant collector. The leaves are spade shaped and usually 6 inches to 9 inches long. As it matures it will form small trunks. It can flowers but from what I have seen it is sterile and would most likely not produce seed.

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Alocasia cucullata plant

    How to Grow Alocasia cucullata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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