Alocasia 'Aurora'

Growing Information

Grow Time: Finish a 6" in 12-16 weeks

Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant

Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade

Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss

Mature Height: 2-3 ½'

Pot Size: 6-14"

Hardiness: Zone 9

Major Pests: Mites
(Control: Avid, Pentac, and Kelthane)

Diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis Blight, Anthractnose, Phytophthora/Pythium Rot, Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot, and Xanthomonas Blight

Origin: Bangkok

Alocasia 'Aurora' was collected in Bangkok. The stunning pink stems on Aurora, are what sets it apart form the rest. This is a great suckering plant that will fill out a pot very well. This would make an excellent centerpiece in a mix container, however it also has the beauty to stand alone.

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