... conditions, so I had to deep clean the greenhouse today and leave the door open to allow circulation. However the aroid in question (potentially Alocasia brisbanesis), has been put in the sheltered side driveway border. There it is much warmer than the greenhouse, with a currently top soil temperature ...

For some reason i'm fancying some Alocasia next year and i have read can be temperamental depending on location i'm looking for a sun loving and a clay soil if there is such a thing a nice big leafy plant would be nice or and merry christmas to all

I was thinking of getting these just wondering how difficult it would be to propogate the seeds .or would it be better to buy a plant established and get a head start on the spring i have some drainage spot so would bang it there http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alocasia-Macr ... 5647817%26

Hi All , I`m new to HTUK , will introduce myself asap. Last week i saw some giant alocasia e giant bamboo down my local shop but they didn`t look really good , so I`ve asked for some fresh one and pick them up tonight . http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k520/sal733/SDC10871.jpg ...

Is there a alocasia or colocasia that is hardy enough to be left in the ground over winter, keeping in mind im in the midlands.
Vales are selling pink china and state they are hardy, are they? and are there any others that will be fine with just a mulch.

5 plants in 1 for £18

I am not sure how the life cycle of these plants work. Is there a typical amount of leaves they produce before flowering then dying? How long can you expect them to live before they die?

I'm planning my garden for next year going through the online catalogues and getting inspiration mainly from here. Not too much money available so most new plants I need to grow from seeds. I see on Ebay Alcosia Macrorrhiza is available in both seed and tuber form. Bearing in mind the only growing s...

Picked up one of these in my local Aldi today, is it a Colcasia? Variety? Never owned one I may keep it indoors till spring icon_scratch Only £2.99 http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/2012canter/20121014_140330.jpg http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/2012canter/20121014_14033...

well this nyear had been cool and dark so which alocasia have done well outside this year?

i fancy one next year but i want one that can handle the cool weather without stopping all the time.

... the occasional Pup and the root cuttings where from the bottom. And if anyone can ID it I would be grateful as yet another one brought just as an Alocasia and no Species name :?

Only had 2 leaves all summer but its better than nothing its going in the conservatory next summer

its my first alocasia calidora what advice and tips do you have to get these through can they be kept under cover i e like a mini greenhouse

I hope this is what i think it is. I think i've read somewhere that they don't always pup easily...........

I have bought a few Alocasia and Colocasia species in the Amulree sale: A Calidora A Macrorrhizos A Mayan Mask A Yucatan Princess C Dark Stem Hybrid C Fontanescii C Black Beauty Just a few questions so I can give them a good start! ...