Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty' can be grown indoors or outdoors. It also has an irregular variegation pattern commonly known as jungle camouflage. The dark green leaves are supported by slightly black stems that are unique and beautiful. This plant can tolerate temperatures below 65°F and 80°F and prefers well-draining water.
Common Name |
Hilo Beauty Elephant Ear, Caladium Hilo Beauty
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'
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Genus
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Caladium
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to Hawaii and Hilo |
