Alocasia lauterbaachiana

Alocasia lauterbaachiana

Growing Information

  • Grow Time: Finish a 6" in 12-16 weeks
  • 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: 9-10"
  • 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: Unknown

Thin leafed upright variety, that is brand new to the market. It will make an excellent focal point in a container.