Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'

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: 6-8"

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

This Alocasia has extremely thick leaves and typically ashen blue-grey on the upper surface overlaid with deep blue-black zones around the midrib and primary veins. The plant is fully mature at about 20-26” in height with leaves up to 12” long. The petioles are pale green overlaid with purple spots.

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