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Alocasia 'Ninja'
Also Known As
- Ninja Jewel Alocasia
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 10"-15"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Alocasia 'Ninja' plant details
Alocasia 'Ninja' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with black, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia 'Ninja'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen black, variegated and white
- Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Ninja'
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia 'Ninja'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- black
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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