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Alocasiamacrorrhizos

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)

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Species

macrorrhizos (mak-roh-RY-zos)

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Synonym

Alocasia macrorrhiza

Arum indicum

Colocasia indica

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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