Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra'

Also Known As

Alocasia 'Nigra'
Nigra Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

10a-12

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Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' plant details

Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black and green foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. 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 plumbea 'Nigra'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen black and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra'

USDA Zones: 10a - 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 Nigra has wide leaves that are dark green on their surface and a metallic black color on the underside with edges that are ruffled and indented plants start out green and turn black with time. Plants reach 3-5' in height. Huge elephant-ear type leaves which normally point to the heavens add lots of focal impact in the tropical garden and summer patio containers; native to tropical S. and S.E. Asia, these great plants sway and 'sing' a special song in the warm, mid-late summer breezes; tall.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' plant

How to Grow Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra'

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