Alocasia nebula 'Elaine'

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: 12-18"

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

The leaf upper surface of this dwarf variety is a deep blue with even deeper blue zones around the primary veins. The lower surface is a deep vibrant red-purple with deeper colored primary veins and intermediate veinlets. The green petiole is flecked with purple spotting. The inflorescence I snow white with numerous purple spots over the upper spathe and tube. The peduncle is deep purple with even deeper purple-black spots and color zones. The texture of the leaf is very thick.

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