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Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra'

Family Araceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 4 m (6 - 12 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 2.4 m (3 - 8 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tender perennial Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' (black metallic taro) yields white blossoms. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is dark fuchsia and medium orange in colour. Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' (black metallic 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 The growth rate of Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' (black metallic taro) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.