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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata'
Also Known As
- Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Variegata'
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 3'-9'
- W: 3'-9'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata' plant details
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 3 FT - 9 FT - wide, 3 FT - 9 FT - tall
- Uses: tropical
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- 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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- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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