ALOCASIA ‘COPPER LATTE’
Alocasia odora x Alocasia cuprea
PARENTAGE: Alocasia odora x Alocasia cuprea
SYNONYMS: N/A
HYBRIDIZER: Hybridized in June 2024 by Esther ‘Songqin’ Wen of Brighten Floriculture in Guangzhou, China
Shown here is the infructescence of Alocasia odora that Esther Wen used to create Alocasia ‘Copper Latte’
VARIEGATION: N/A
DESCRIPTION: While this is the same cross as Alocasia ‘Maroon Shield’and Alocasia ‘Uhinkii’, it is differentiated by a slightly more rounded leaf and dark venation.
Alocasia ‘Copper Latte’ has rounded dark green, metallic leaves, which are thick and firm, distinct raised veins and burgundy-red abaxials. Similar to Alocasia ‘Uhinkii’ it is reported to be relatively drought-tolerant.
INFLORESCENCE: N/A
| Feature | Alocasia 'Copper Latte' | Alocasia 'Uhinkii' |
|---|---|---|
| Texture | Embossed, thick. | Relatively smooth; satin-like texture. |
| Adaxials | Coppery green; metallic green. | Deep green. |
| Abaxials | Bright reddish-copper / purple-red. | Dark plum-brown / deep purple. |
| Visual Focus | Emphasizes the depth of the veining. | Emphasizes leaf surface area and graceful drape. |
| Leaf Shape | Rounder. | Narrow. |
Photos by Esther Wen
