ALOCASIA DECIPIENS
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION:
“Oblong saggitate leaves with rounded lobes that slightly narrow towards the tip; rear lobes continue downward; wide sinus opens and divides ribs. Petiole narrowly inserts at approximately 2/3 of the leaf length. Twin, long, peduncles; Short spathe, spherical berries.”
Pegu (British Burma) - Dr. Clelland
SYNONYMS:
Arum fornicatum
DISTRIBUTION: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
CLIMATE: Tropical rainforest canopy
Humidity is moderately high throughout the year, ranging from 75% to 85%
Temperature is relatively uniform throughout the year - within the range of 73°F/23°C early in the morning to 86°F/30°C during the day. Minimum temperatures in the lowland areas don’t generally dip below 73°F/23°C
High rainfall during monsoon months (Jun-Sep: between 345-400 millimetres) and an average of 30 millimetres in the dry season, depending on locality.
SOIL: Alocasia decipiens has been observed growing near limestone caves
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: N/A
INFLORESCENCE: N/A
VARIEGATED FORMS: N/A
