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0Alocasia odora
- Common name
- night-scented lily, Asian taro
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia
- Plant type
- Évelő, nagy termetű, örökzöld kontyvirágféle (Araceae).
- Native distribution
- Kelet- és Délkelet-Ázsia: Japán, Kína, Tajvan, Indokína, Assam, Banglades, Borneó.1
- Natural habitat
- Trópusi esőerdők aljnövényzete, másodlagos erdők, édesvízi mocsárerdők és folyópartok.2
- Height / growth form
- Akár 2,5 m magas; nagy, felálló levelekből álló rozetta.3
- Flowering period
- Krémfehér buroklevelű, főleg éjjel erősen illatos virágzat, nyáron (júliustól szeptemberig); utána piros bogyók.4
- Synonyms
3 synonyms
- Arum odorum
- Colocasia odora
- Alocasia tonkinensis
Still missing: growth & dormancy period.
Sources (5)
- Wikipedia – Alocasia odora · Native distribution · CC BY-SA 4.0
- NParks Flora & Fauna Web – Alocasia odora · Natural habitat
- NParks Flora & Fauna Web – Alocasia odora · Height / growth form
- Promesse de Fleurs – Alocasia odora · Flowering period
- Wikipedia – Alocasia odora · CC BY-SA 4.0
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.
night-scented lily – what to know
night-scented lily (Alocasia odora) – family: Araceae, genus: Alocasia. Native range: Kelet- és Délkelet-Ázsia: Japán, Kína, Tajvan, Indokína, Assam, Banglades, Borneó. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 12 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water night-scented lily?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does night-scented lily need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can night-scented lily get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is night-scented lily toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Alocasia
Data sources: Wikipedia – Wikipedia – Alocasia odora (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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