ALOCASIA SUMO HYBRID ALOCASIA – EXOTIC WITH REASONABLE COLD HARDINESS

Alocasia sumo is a hybrid species – a cross between A. portora and “purple cloak”.  The cold hardiness comes from the portora parentage.  This is a medium sized hybrid with 3 to 4 foot long leaves that are diamond shaped with a purple hue to the underside of the leaves.  Leaves point upwards.  There are prominent veins on the leaves.  Plant height should be about 6 to 8 feet.  It is reported that this species is a “7b” zone species which means it should tolerate a freeze.  Obviously, it’d look best in summer.  We’d recommend limited sun although some are growing it in full coastal sun.  The size on sale are nice one gallon plants.

JUVENILE PLANTS AVAILABLE ONE GALLON POTS

Alocasia sumo is a hybrid species – a cross between A. portora and “purple cloak”.  The cold hardiness comes from the portora parentage.  This is a medium sized hybrid with 3 to 4 foot long leaves that are diamond shaped with a purple hue to the underside of the leaves.  Leaves point upwards.  There are prominent veins on the leaves.  Plant height should be about 6 to 8 feet.  It is reported that this species is a “7b” zone species which means it should tolerate a freeze.  Obviously, it’d look best in summer.  We’d recommend limited sun although some are growing it in full coastal sun.  The size on sale are nice one gallon plants.

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Phil Bergman

Owner at Jungle Music Palms & Cycads

Phil Bergman runs a nursery in San Diego County, Jungle Music. He writes articles on all sorts of palm, cycad, and tropical plants.

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