Alocasia hypnosa
James Waddick (Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:00:23 PDT)

Dear PBSer,
I was lucky to get a tuber of Alocasia hypnosa (thanks Monica). It is growing well with a 2nd leaf just fully 'out'. I'd appreciate any experience growing this species in a cool climate where it does show full winter dormancy.

Any experience wintering this in the ground in Zone 5 or 6 w/ mulching or other protection?

Does it do better sitting in water? Full sun or some shade? Any other specifics of soil, ph , mix etc.

Not much on the web yet about this relatively new species.

So far so good. Best Jim W.