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    Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'

    Also Known As

    • Alocasia 'Yuccatan Princess'
    • Yuccatan Princess Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, aroid

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess' plant details

    Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid with burgundy and green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and 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 sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'

    Plant type: perennial aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This black stem form of Alocasia sarawakensis boasts dark green to black upright leaves are puckered and command interest from great distances. Tall and Amazon - like a Yucatan Princess.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Alocasia Yuccatan Princess is a new release with dark green foliage and dark stems. Growing to 6 feet tall or more. The dark stems contrast well with the foliage and should make for a great container plant or larger out door tropical. Foliage: Dark green foliage maroon undersides Flowers: hooded Height: 6 feet tall or more

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess' plant

    How to Grow Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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