Alocasia, Elephant Ear, Metallic Taro 'Cue-Ball'

Alocasiaplumbea

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species
plumbea (plum-BEY-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Red Oak, Texas

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