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Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail'

Also Known As

  • Yellow-edge Hooded Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7b-12

Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail' plant details

Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 cucullata 'Yellow Tail'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail'

USDA Zones: 7b - 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

Gardening facts about Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail' plant

How to Grow Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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