Re: Basic Aroid Question??

From: plantnut at shadow.net (Dewey Fisk) on 1998.06.14 at 14:18:12(2298) Mike, Here in Southeast Florida I can grow them all in the sun. However, they do not do as well as if they were in shade. It is a light factor. If the plant gets enough light to make the food it needs, it will not grow large and lush. However, the plant has to be weaned out into the sun... and will probably loose all of the foliage that grew in the shade. Some of the Alocasias that will do well are A. california and several others that have tough foliage... Some of the more ornamental ones... will not do well at all outside. As far as the Colocasias are concerned... they are grown commercially in large fields. You would be very safe with this Genus. Xanthosomas are the same... grown commercially in large fields.... Hope this helps. Dewey +More >Hi I was wondering how much sun that Colocasias and Alocasias can take??? >Does it >depend on the variety??? I usually keep my Caladiums in the >shade...Common "Elephant >Ears"..can they be grown in full sun??? I know these are basic questions >and I will >appreciate your help!! TIA Mike Dewey E. Fisk, Plant Nut THE PHILODENDRON PHREAQUE Your Source for Tropical Araceae

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