Alocasia sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the elephant ear genus Alocasia (family Araceae), native to Borneo.[1] Unusually for an aroid, it is a freshwater swamp forest obligate, preferring well-lit situations.[2] A large species, it can reach 8 ft (2.4 m).[3] A cultivar, 'Yucatan Princess', is commercially available.[4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Alocasia |
| Species: | A. sarawakensis
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| Alocasia sarawakensis | |
Alocasia sarawakensis can be difficult for home gardeners in Europe or North America to grow; it will not tolerate extended periods of temperatures below 50°F. During its growing season, moderate watering paired with weekly feeding are required for Alocasia sarawakensis to thrive. [5]
References
edit- ^ "Alocasia sarawakensis M.Hotta". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ Mohd-Azlan, Jayasilan; Das, Indraneil (2016). Biodiversity of Tropical Peat Swamp Forests of Sarawak. UNIMAS Publisher. p. 36. ISBN 978-967-5527-90-6.
- ^ "Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. N.C. Cooperative Extension. 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
1 suppliers
- ^ Staff, Culturalist Press (21 February 2023). "Growing & caring for Alocasia sarawakensis (Yucatan Princess)". Technology, gaming, politics, food & more. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
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