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    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

    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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Alocasia macrorrhiza, Alocasia plumbea 'Metallica', Giant Upright Elephant Ear, Metallica Elephant's Ear, Metallica Taro

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Alocasia 'Portodora'

    aka Alocasia x 'Portadora', Alocasia x 'Portora', Alocasia x portora 'Portodora', Hybrid Upright Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Portodora' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Alocasia 'Mayan Mask'

    aka Alocasia 'William's Hybrid', Hardy Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    7a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Mayan Mask' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Alocasia gageana

    aka Alocasia 'Gagaena California', Dwarf Elephant Ear, Gagaena California Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia gageana foliage by Derek Powazek
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    Alocasia 'Calidora'

    aka Alocasia calidora, Alocasia x 'Calidora', Calidora Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Calidora' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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