About Alocasia
Alocasia is an arum-family genus native from tropical and subtropical Asia to eastern Australia. Species range from smaller herbs to very large plants, including evergreen and seasonally dormant forms.
Types of Alocasia
- Silver-veined leaves
- ‘Polly’
- Narrow, wavy leaves
- A. lauterbachiana
- Large stature
- A. macrorrhizos; A. odora
Growing Alocasia
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- Bright, indirect; shade strong sun.
- Water
- Established pots: top 5 cm dry → water.
- Warmth and humidity
- Common forms growing: >16°C. A. tandurusa (‘Jacklyn’): 60–80% humidity.
- Dormancy
- Water sparingly.
