Alocasia 'Purpley'

Growing Information

Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant, very heat tolerant

Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do quite well in 80% shade

Soil: Highly aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss

Mature Height: 3-4'

Pot Size: 8-14"

Hardiness: Zone 9-10

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 is a new variety of amazonica from Dennis Rotolante. 'Purpley' is a beautiful tropical plant which features leaves that are deep purple to eggplant in color with striking white veins.

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