Alocasia Portodora Shield Hot / Dry An easy California Native to

An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area

Chaparral whitethorn

Name Acacia 'cousin itt' Family Name Mimosaceae Species Name Acacia cognata Cousin Itt Common Name Little River Wattle Native to Australia Plant Type Shrub Height x Width 2'-3' by 6'-10' Sun Exposure Sun or Part Shade Water Requirement Low Water Needs Soil Type Well Draining Flower Color Pale Yellow Flowering Months Spring Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Cold Hardy to 20 Degrees Attracts pollinators Bees

Teas made from the leaves are anti-fungal and anti-microbial

A low clumping succulent with rosettes that can reach up to 18 inches long

Alocasia Portodora Shield Hot / Dry An easy California Native toElephant Ear A tropical plant that grows up to six feet tall and five feet wide. This plant can grow extremely fast in the right conditions, but they are also sensitive plants. Alocasia grows well in big pots; they can thrive in the summertime and then be brought indoors in the winter. Fertilize once a month during spring and summer, growing season. Alocasias go dormant in winter and the leaves drop. Alsocasias are susceptible to spider mites, check