Alocasia 'Boa'

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: 4-5'
• Pot Size: 6-14"
• Hardiness: Zone 7b
• Major Pests: Mites(Control: Avid, Pentac, and Kelthane)
• Diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis Blight, Anthractnose, Phytophthora/Pythium Rot, Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot, and Xanthomonas Blight

'Boa' is a new alocasia with snakeskin-like stems and serrated leaves.