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Alocasia 'Alocasia ‘Golden Cocoon'
Accepted:
Yes
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
Published in:
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Released Year:
Propagated:
Yes
Cultivar Type:
Hybrid
Originator:
Joan Saenz, Top Notch Tropical
Namer:
Joan Saenz, Top Notch Tropical
Seed Parent:
Alocasia 'Aurora '
Pollen Parent:
Alocasia 'Polly'
Base Species or Cultivar:
Alocasia ‘Pink Dragon’
Cultivar Origin:
Name Origin:
The name ‘Golden Cocoon’ refers to the shape of the tightly rolled puckered leaves and the bright aurea variegation.
Growth Habit:
Terrestrial clumping
Leaf Blade:
The leaf shape is sagittate and curled inward, giving it a puckered appearance. The leaf surface is glossy green with bright aurea variegation and contrasting veins. The abaxial side is a deep plum color. The petioles are pink.
Bloom and Fruit:
Not observed
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The mutation causes the leaves to curl inward.
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