Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alocasia cucullata Buddhas Palm, Chinese Taro,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright
Description:
Tropical clumping perennial with upright heart-shaped green foliage and cream lily-like flowers in Summer. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Great foliage feature in a tropical garden. Grows approx 1.5m tall x 1.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prune back foliage when required to produce new foliage in early Spring. Plant in a shady position and protect from wind and frost. Mulch Well. Caution: All parts of this plant are poisonous.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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