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Alocasia sanderiana
Also Known As
- Sander’s Alocasia
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 10b-12
Alocasia sanderiana plant details
Alocasia sanderiana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with black, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia sanderiana
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen black, variegated and white
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia sanderiana
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia sanderiana
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- black
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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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
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
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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'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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