Alocasia 'Sarian'

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: 5-6'

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: NA

A huge hybrid of Alocasia zebrine and Alocasia micholitziana it is easily told by its beautiful striped stem and upward pointing, wavy-edged leaves with white veins. This plant can grow up to 12’ tall. It is extremely easy to grow as a house plant. ‘Sarian’ grows the best in partial sun light.

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