Alocasia 'Calidora'

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: 5-7'

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: Aroida Research (FL)

This hybrid of Alocasia gageana and Alocasia odora, by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research,has a very large rounded green leaf. 'Calidora' makes a great addition to any landscape and will give it an instant tropical look! (New nomenclature w/ correct name, previous listed as: Alocasia calodora (Persian Palm))

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