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Alocasia cuprea
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 8"-15"
planting zones
- 11-12
Alocasia cuprea plant details
Alocasia cuprea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with bronze, green and red foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia cuprea
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
- Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia cuprea
- USDA Zones: 11 - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia cuprea
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- bronze
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 4'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
7a-12
Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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