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Alocasia macrorrhiza variegated

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By Pitta


Alocasia macrorrhiza variegated  (Alocasia macrorrhiza variegated form)

This plant is called an elephant ear. this is a nice variegated one ,every leaf is different.I gow them in the shady garden with filtered sunshine.They grow very large in the tropics



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Pitta:

Very beautiful! ...I used to have one in my yard before.

10 Jan, 2011

 

This one was given to me by my garden helper who has one that is 99% white .This one of mine is now planted out in the shade gardens.

10 Jan, 2011

 

Pitta:

Terrific gift! This variety definitely loves more shade...the white part of the leaves will burn easily in the sun. A plant that's 99% white probably won't live too long, it won't be able to photosynthesize.

11 Jan, 2011

 

I agree , funny thing is he says he only had the plain green ones for 10 years when the veriegated ones started growing.??

11 Jan, 2011

 

Pitta:

Usually, most variegated varieties of plants are abnormalities of green forms. That's nature for you. :>)

11 Jan, 2011

 

wow! this is beautiful !!!

6 May, 2012



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