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Alocasia 'Southern Shields'
Accepted:
No
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
Published in:
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Released Year:
Unknown
Propagated:
Yes
Cultivar Type:
Sport
Originator:
Travis Southern
Namer:
Travis Southern
Seed Parent:
Pollen Parent:
Base Species or Cultivar:
Regal Shields
Cultivar Origin:
It was a sport variegated Regal Shields that I successfully isolated and have proven stable for three generations of corms.
Name Origin:
It's a combination of the base plants name and my own.
Growth Habit:
Large upright stems grow from rhizome reaching up to 5' in height.
Leaf Blade:
Velvety heart-shaped leaves with slightly ruffled edges
Bloom and Fruit:
Blooms but it's a sterile hybrid.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
My plants produces stunning pure white and pink variegation, as well as a multitude of different shades of greens and purples. The variegation is primarily sectoral.
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