Alocasia 'Bako Park'

Growing Information

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: 2-2 ½'

Pot Size: 8-14"

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: Island of Borneo

Discovered by Jeff Searle in Borneo, this dwarf Alocasia reaches a maximum of 2 ½’ in height. It is a beautiful variety with saggitate leaves. It is very distinctive due to the zebra gray striping on the petiole. The leaves are green.

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