Alocasia 'Purple Prince'

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: 3-4'

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

Foliage is Eggplant Purple! The large foliage is almost 1x2’. Fabulous short waxy arrowhead leaves with striking iridescent purple veins. This is a new David Fell hybrid.

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