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Alocasia x amazonica

Family Araceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tender perennial Alocasia x amazonica (amazon taro) yields white and fragrant blossoms. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green and medium orange in colour. Fragrant fruit are produced by Alocasia x amazonica (amazon taro). Alocasia x amazonica (amazon taro) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, house plant, specimen and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Alocasia x amazonica (amazon taro) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.