Alocasia 'Bullata'

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: 20-26"

Pot Size: 4-6"

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: NA

Guttata ‘Bullatta’ is a dwarf variety founded by Jerry Hornes of Miami and named by Jim Georges. An outstanding Alocasia with distinct leathery, thick, multi-toned, high gloss leaves that reach 12" in length. The Latin derivative, “Guttata” relates to the spots on the petioles. Leaves typically are ashen blue-gray on the upper surface overlaid with deep blue-black zones around the midrib and primary veins. The leaf lower blade surface on some clones is pale whitish-green only barely suffused with tints of purple. On other clones the lower blade surface is red-purple with a green midrib and primary veins. The petioles are pale green overlaid with purple spots.

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