Alocasia 'Purpley'

Growing Information

• Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant, very heat tolerant
• Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do quite well in 80% shade
• Soil: Highly aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss
• Mature Height: 3-4'
• Pot Size: 8-14"
• Hardiness: Zone 9-10
• 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

This is a new variety of amazonica from Dennis Rotolante. 'Purpley' is a beautiful tropical plant which features leaves that are deep purple to eggplant in color with striking white veins.