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Alocasia odora

Family Araceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 6 m (6 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Alocasia odora (Asian taro) bears white and fragrant blooms during early spring to late summer. This tender perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tender perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bog, border, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Alocasia odora tolerates wet sites.
Cautions The growth rate of Alocasia odora (Asian taro) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.