Odora ‘Okinawa Silver’
Odora ‘Okinawa Silver’
Alocasia odora ‘Okinawa Silver’ is a beautiful and very hard to find elephant ear. The variegation on this plant can range from just wisps of silver to half the leaf. Alocasias are native to tropical and subtropical East and Southeast Asia, as well as the Eastern parts of Australia. Alocasia Odora Variegata will grow as tall as 1.6 m high. The large, wide, blade-shaped leaves of this variegated species are characterized by marbled mottling of green and white. This plant is very easy to grow. Likes bright indirect sun and plenty of water.
And it is a beautiful form of variegated Alocasia odora. There are two distinct types of variegated Alocasia odora ; a typical variegated plant with cream to white variegation, and the silver, which has white to silvery variegation. The difference in variegation is very similar to the difference between Monstera deliciosa “Thai Constellation” and Monstera deliciosa “Albo”.
Odora Okinawa Silver Alocasias enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky or dry, sandy soils. To help establish your new Odora Okinawa Silver Alocasia, fertilize sparingly at least 6 inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product.