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Alocasia scalprum
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Alocasia scalprum plant details
Alocasia scalprum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular 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 scalprum
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia scalprum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia scalprum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
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
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
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Width: 3'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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