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Alocasia melo
Also Known As
- Alocasia 'Melo'
- Alocasia rugosa (misapplied)
- Jewel Alocasia
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 10b-12
Alocasia melo plant details
Alocasia melo is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with blue foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia melo
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia melo
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia melo
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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
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
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
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