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Alocasia cucullata Family: Araceae - Arum Family Common name: Chinese taro, Hooded Dwarf Elephant Ear Origin: Burma, India Professional plants and bonsai tree supplier with GOOD PRICE. More species o specifications available. A very beautiful and compact Elephant Ear . It brings evergreen foliage to the lobbies, halls, and offices.
Alocasia cucullata, also known as Buddha's Hand is native to rain forests, and loves filtered sun and shade. It can be grown outdoors year-round in tropical and subtropical climates. In the north, it does best indoors as a houseplant. Grown for the visual appeal of their large, variegated leaves, Alocasia cucullata are a popular container plant, providing a tall (24 to 36 inches) focal point for groupings. Provide them with proper light, moisture, soil and warmth, and this ornamental plant can live for years.
Alocasia cucullata is often called Buddha's Palm because its slender stems topped with heavy, heart-shaped leaves seem to be waving with every slight breeze. This tropical plant is a cultivar of the Alocasia group of plants, or elephant ear plants, known for their large leaves. Alocasia cucullata is one of the smaller varieties, making it an excellent choice for either outdoor planting or for container growth. This hardy, evergreen plant can even be grown as a houseplant.
Place your Alocasia cucullata in the proper location. Only grow this plant outdoors in the ground if you live in United States Department of Agriculture growing zones 8b through 11, as recommended by the University of Florida. In other locations, the plant can be grown in a container and brought indoors when cool weather arrives or grown entirely indoors.
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