Alocasia sanderiana 'Nobilis'

Also Known As

Alocasia nobilis
Nobilis African Mask

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-12

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Alocasia sanderiana 'Nobilis' plant details

Alocasia sanderiana 'Nobilis' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 sanderiana 'Nobilis'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant, rare, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia sanderiana 'Nobilis'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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 ‘Nobilis’ is a rare and unusual Alocasia displaying glossy, zig zag shield leaves in dark green patterned with prominent light veins. This unique houseplant grows with a vase-shaped habit, and adapts well to home conditions.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Alocasia sanderiana (Nobilis) is one very beautiful and oddly unique plants. I believe it does best as a house plant or our for the summer. Plants usually get 1 to 3 feet tall. It looks a bit similar to Alocasia Amazonica but has very deeply cut foliage. It was at one time extremely rare and sought after in the plant collector world. It has been cloned and made available in years past. It seems the plant has not been on the market for sometime and has just made a comeback. In most cases plants will be around for a season or two then gone for many years. Don't miss out if you like rare and odd Alocasia.

By: Brian's Botanicals

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Gardening facts about Alocasia sanderiana 'Nobilis' plant

How to Grow Alocasia sanderiana 'Nobilis'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant