Montrichardia arborescens (Mocou Mocou)
Montrichardia arborescens (Mocou Mocou) leaves with deep green color growing near water in wet soil
Botanical names: Montrichardia arborescens, Arum arborescens
Common name: Mocou Mocou
Family: Araceae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; bog or aquatic
Flower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Flood tolerance: HighA tropical plant with a maximum height of 9', growing along the banks of rivers, creeks and in swamps; they grow in salt -, brackish - and fresh water.
The stem sometimes has prickles and is somewhat swollen at the base.
The leaves are arrow-shaped, up to 2.5 feet long and the food of choice for manatees.
The fruiting spadix of Montrichardia arborescens is edible; the seeds can be cooked or toasted.
Similar plants: Montrichardia arborescens (Mocou Mocou)
Montrichardia arborescens (Mocou Mocou) showing large arrow shaped green leaves atop a sturdy upright stem
Montrichardia arborescens (Mocou Mocou) leaves reaching toward the overhead glass roof structure.
Montrichardia arborescens (Mocou Mocou) plant with large arrow shaped green leaves reaching towards sunlight.
Montrichardia arborescens (Mocou Mocou) plant with large sagittate green leaves and smooth woody stems
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