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Alocasia longiloba [white vein]
Also Known As
- Alocasia watsoniana 'White Vein'
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Alocasia longiloba [white vein] plant details
Alocasia longiloba [white vein] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia longiloba [white vein]
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia longiloba [white vein]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Alocasia longiloba [white vein] plant
How to Grow Alocasia longiloba [white vein]
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- 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
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
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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
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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