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Caladium praetermissum, Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Colocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Camouflage Alocasia, Hilo Beauty

Caladium praetermissum, Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Colocasia 'Hilo Beauty'

Camouflage Alocasia, Hilo Beauty
Family: Araceae
Origin: South America
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeKeep soil moistBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliage

Caladium praetermissum (Camouflage Alocasia) is a plant that thrives in shade to semi-shade conditions, and is suited for USDA Zones 9-11. Its ornamental foliage makes it an attractive addition to any outdoor space, and it prefers to be grown in a bog or aquatic setting. It is important to keep its soil slightly moist.

In colder regions, it is recommended to grow Caladium praetermissum in a pot as it is not frost hardy. When growing in pots, provide soil with good aeration and organic matter, such as bark, peat moss, and perlite. Water regularly and give water-soluble fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks during active growing period.

This particular variety of Alocasia is grown for its beautifully irregularly marked leaves. The leaves of this plant are beautifully marked with a camouflage-like pattern of dark, light greens, and yellows, and they are attached to an interesting bluish-black stalk.


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Caladium praetermissum, Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Colocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Camouflage Alocasia, Hilo Beauty
Caladium praetermissum, Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Colocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Camouflage Alocasia, Hilo Beauty


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Colocasia x Alocasia Hilo Beauty - Variegated Elephant Ear

Hilo Beauty is a gorgeous, ornamental, evergreen perennial plant with unique black stems with a bluish hue and lovely variegated large leaves. True to its tropical roots, Hilo Beauty is named after an island in Hawaii. It has wide, elephant ear leaves that look camouflaged. Contrasted with deep green leaves, smooth edges, and chartreuse pops of color, this stunner adds the wow factor to any collection.
You might see this plant called an Alocasia, but it seems to be a common misconception; in some sources it says "This plant was recently renamed an Alocasia, for-merly a Colocasia".


Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
4 Plants in stock
$49.95