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1Alocasia odora 'Variegata'
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia8
- Plant type
- Perennial, tuberous arum (Araceae); the variegated form of Alocasia odora.
- Native distribution
- Horticulturally derived form; the base species is native to South and East Asia.
- Height / growth form
- Large, heart–arrow shaped leaves; fine, pale ('mint') spotting and striping. In strong light, the leaf blade is almost completely cream-white, with green veining and a green margin; in weak light, it is almost green.3
Still missing: natural habitat, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- Etsy – Alocasia odora Mint (hirdetés)
- Garden.org fórum – variegated aroids, „Mint”
- The Alocasia Company – Alocasia variegation types · Height / growth form
- The Alocasia Company – Alocasia variegation types
- Foliage Factory – Variegated plants explained
- Trex Plants – Okinawa Silver vs variegated odora
- Trex Plants – Okinawa Silver vs variegated odora
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia odora · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Watermediumparent species data
Lightfull sun
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °Cparent species dataNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Bright, indirect light or a grow light brings out the pale pattern; in low light the leaves turn green. Very white leaves are delicate: they brown in direct sun or dry air and age sooner.
Alocasia odora 'Variegata' – what to know
Alocasia odora 'Variegata' is a cultivar of Alocasia odora (Araceae). Native range: Horticulturally derived form; the base species is native to South and East Asia. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 12 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). 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 Alocasia odora 'Variegata'?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Alocasia odora 'Variegata' need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Alocasia odora 'Variegata' get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Alocasia odora 'Variegata' 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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Data sources: GBIF.org – Alocasia odora (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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