Alocasia 'Serengeti'

Also Known As

Alocasia serengeti
African Mask

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Alocasia 'Serengeti' plant details

Alocasia 'Serengeti' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white 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 'Serengeti'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Serengeti'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
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 serengeti is a new hybrid with dark leaves and large silver veins. The petioles are a light pink with some slight dark markings. It looks to make a great house plant or container plant.

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How to Grow Alocasia 'Serengeti'

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