Alocasia sarawakensis explained

Alocasia sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the elephant ear genus Alocasia (family Araceae), native to Borneo.[1] Unusually for an aroid, it is a freshwater swamp forest obligate, preferring well-lit situations.[2] A large species, it can reach .[3] A cultivar, 'Yucatan Princess', is commercially available.[4]

Alocasia sarawakensis can be difficult for home gardeners in Europe or North America to grow; it will not tolerate extended periods of temperatures below 50°F. During its growing season, moderate watering paired with weekly feeding are required for Alocasia sarawakensis to thrive. [5]

Notes and References

  1. 84243-1 . Alocasia sarawakensis M.Hotta . 19 June 2022 .
  2. Book: Biodiversity of Tropical Peat Swamp Forests of Sarawak . Mohd-Azlan . Jayasilan . Das . Indraneil . 2016 . UNIMAS Publisher . 36 . 978-967-5527-90-6 .
  3. Web site: Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess' . . 2022 . North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox . N.C. Cooperative Extension . 19 June 2022 .
  4. Web site: Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess' . 2022 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 19 June 2022 . 1 suppliers .
  5. Web site: Staff . Culturalist Press . 21 February 2023 . Growing & caring for Alocasia sarawakensis (Yucatan Princess) . 2023-02-22 . Technology, gaming, politics, food & more . en-US .

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