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Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Borneo Giant'

CATEGORY  Alocasia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The largest alocasia
  • Cold hardy
  • Fast growing
  • Tough foliage
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HEIGHT:

7-10 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

7b-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Commercial Landscapes
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Focal Point
· Specimen

FEATURES:

· Easy to Grow
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

When you look at Alocasia 'Borneo Giant' the only thing that will run through your mind is, Wow! It is not called Borneo Giant for nothing, this thing gets huge. The beast of an Alocasia can reach 10 feet at maturity with leaves 3 feet wide and 4 feet long. 'Borneo Giant' makes a killer-thriller plant set in the center of a mix combo.

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Commercial Landscapes
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Focal Point
· Specimen

FEATURES:

· Easy to Grow
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

GROWING INFO:
6" Crop Time: 8-12 weeks
8" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
12" Crop Time: 16-20 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5