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Alocasia odora [yellow variegated]
Also Known As
- Alocasia odora 'Variegata Yellow'
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Alocasia odora [yellow variegated] plant details
Alocasia odora [yellow variegated] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aroid with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated 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 odora [yellow variegated]
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, tropical
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia odora [yellow variegated]
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Alocasia odora [yellow variegated] plant
How to Grow Alocasia odora [yellow variegated]
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
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-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
7b-12
Size
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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
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-6'
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- even moisture - regular
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