Alocasia gagaena 'California'
Alocasia gagaena 'California'

Growing Information

  • Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant
  • Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade
  • Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss
  • Mature Height: 2 ½-3'
  • Pot Size: 8-14"
  • Hardiness: Zone 7b
  • Major Pests: Mites(Control: Avid, Pentac, and Kelthane)
  • Diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis Blight, Anthractnose, Phytophthora/Pythium Rot, Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot, and Xanthomonas Blight
  • Origin: NA

Alocasia gagaena ‘California’ is an attractive plant that makes a very useful garden ornamental. It can tolerate winter temperatures down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time. The green leaves are undulated and very slightly sinuate at the margins. The midrib and primary surface veins are quite prominent and enhance the appearance of this plant.