This large rhizomatous perennial has a stout dark green trunk with long stalked large arrow-shaped glossy green leaves. Throughout the year fragrant green spathes appear followed by reddish fruit. It is frost sensitive requiring protection in cool climates.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Alocasia odorais commonly found in tropical regions of India and Burma growing in moist to wet organic rich soils in a full sun to shaded protected position and is drought and frost tender.

Sweet Alocasia is a large plant that is grown for its foliage and is planted in tropical gardens around water features and as a glasshouse specimen in cold climates. It tolerates cooler weather and may be grown in boggy to wet soils establishing from division in 1 to 2 years. It is larger than the other species in the genus.ID 1342

Alocasia(a-loh-KAY-see-uh) odora (oh-DOR-uh)

Araceae(a-RAY-see-ee)