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Alocasia 'Southern Shields'

Accepted:

Yes

Established:

No

Nomenclatural Notes:

Accepted 11/17/2024

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

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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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