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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

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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

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

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 5'-10'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-6'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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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

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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