Alocasia odora Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia odora, or Night-scented lily, is a plant native to East and Southeast Asia. This perennial is admired for its large, dramatic foliage that stands upright. The flowers produce a sweet, strong fragrance at night. Alocasia odora is easy to care for in the right location.
Common Name |
Night-scented lily, Asian taro or giant upright elephant ear
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Corm
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia odora
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia odora Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia odora.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia odora needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia odora needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia odora Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia odora to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Alocasia odora prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Alocasia odora Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia odora. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia odora plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia odora Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia odora plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Celadon
Orange
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia odora toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia Odora are poisonous to animals if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia odora Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia odora, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia odora Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia odora plant originated. |
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Country |
Bangladesh
China
Indonesia
Japan
Taiwan (Province of China)
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