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Alocasia odora 'Batik'

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Alocasia odora 'Batik' plant details

Alocasia odora 'Batik' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia odora 'Batik'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia odora 'Batik'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Alocasia odora 'Batik' plant

How to Grow Alocasia odora 'Batik'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • 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'

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Zones

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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