Australian Native Plants Nursery

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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.
Alocasia macrorrhiza

Description

Perennial, large heart shaped leaves with pale yellow scented flowers followed by red berries. Only one Australian species (related to genus Colcasia). It grows in rainforests and moist coastal environments in Eastern Australia. Perfers shady moist well-drained soils, added composts and leaf litter. Grows well in amongst ferns and other shade loving plants. Good container plant. Known to be poisonous if eaten. Australian Aborigines eat young shoots after a lot of preparation and cooking.

Details

Biological Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza
Common Name: Cunjevoi
Family: Araceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Partial Shade to Deep Shade
Irrigation: Perfers regular watering
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant
Soil: Well-drained, moist
Flower Color: yellow scented
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 3-6'
Width: 3'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: $12.00
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: $28.00
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): $35.00add to cart
Seeds (online only): not available

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The genus Dryandra has been transfered into the genus Banksia?

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