Description: this name appears to have never been validly published for the hybrid A. longiloba × A. sanderiana^3,4
Differs from A. Sanderana in having leaf blades to 2 feet long and 1 foot wide, undulate.
Typically has leaves 12-24 long by 6-11" wide. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green and the midrib typically limish-white. The primary lateral veins are surrounded by white-silver zones and some clones have an extensive network of silver veinlets between the primary lateral veins. The lower surface is typically matte purple with a green-white midrib and major lateral veins. Between the laterals on the lower surface the veinlets are pale green-white. The petiole is typically 15" long and is green with dull brown variegation in he lower half. The corms are white with a tint of very pale pink. The basal lobes are connate to about 40% of their length and are typically 5-9" long.

Culture: Low light plant, indeed it suffers in high light conditions. Slugs can be a problem. Spider mites a problem in low humidity areas. Optimal temperatures 18-30°C (65-90°F), minimum temperature 8°C (46°F). Does well in 4-8 inch pots

Accession # 199900058
Source: Matt Opel
Provenance: original plant acquired from Logee's Greenhouses as Alocasia x amazonica.
This name appears to have never been validly published for the hybrid A. longiloba × A. sanderiana.^3,4
Name changed to Alocasia Amazonica to reflect that this is neither an accepted species under the Botanical Code of Nomenclature nor is it a recognized cultivar under the cultivated code (ICNCP) - {20NOV2009 cmorse}
Accession Date: 05-30-1999
Bench: 1323 - NEO:Amazonia A
Qty: 2 confirmed on 11-20-2009

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Araceae

Country of Origin: of hybrid origin, genus restricted to southeastern Asia
Habitat: perennial aroid of low light areas

Subfamily Aroideae Tribe Aglaonemateae