Plants in genus alocasia
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Stingray'
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Stingray' is a unique plant with foliage that resembles a stingray, featuring flat, leathery leaves. Native to Southeast Asia, it is known for its air-purifying qualities and makes an interesting addition to indoor plant collections.
Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Alocasia 'Imperial Red' is a tropical plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves and striking red stems. It thrives in high humidity environments, making it a dramatic addition to any plant collection.
Alocasia 'Green Dragon Scale'
Alocasia 'Green Dragon Scale' is a fast-growing plant with long, arrowhead-shaped leaves that have a prehistoric texture. It thrives in high humidity environments, making it ideal for tropical-themed indoor gardens. Its unique foliage adds an exotic touch to any plant collection.
Alocasia sinuata 'Quilted Dreams'
Alocasia sinuata 'Quilted Dreams' is a striking plant native to the Philippines, known for its intricately patterned leaves. It thrives in bright light or partial shade and prefers high humidity, making it ideal for indoor environments. The plant requires well-draining soil and should be allowed to dry out almost completely between waterings. Its unique foliage and adaptability to various light conditions make it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Alocasia 'Flying Squid'
Alocasia 'Flying Squid' is a unique houseplant with long, stem-like leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate medium-light conditions, making it a versatile addition to indoor plant collections.
Alocasia reginula
Alocasia reginula, also known as the Black Velvet Alocasia, features velvety dark green leaves with striking white veins. This fast-growing plant prefers high humidity and is known for its ovate-shaped leaves. Its unique foliage makes it a popular choice for indoor plant collections.
Alocasia 'Frydek'
This plant features velvety dark green leaves with striking white veining. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires a humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. It is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, so caution is needed around pets. The plant should be kept away from cold drafts and abrupt temperature changes.
Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'
Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet', also known as African Mask or Elephant Ear, is a tropical plant with unusual, dark green to almost black heart-shaped leaves. The leaves have a glossy, velvety appearance with prominent veins, making it a striking addition to any indoor garden. Native to Southeast Asia, it thrives in warm, humid environments and requires bright, indirect sunlight. The plant is toxic to pets and sensitive to cold, making it ideal for terrarium growing.
Alocasia 'Calidora'
Alocasia 'Calidora' is a tropical plant with impressive arrow-shaped leaves that can grow up to six feet long. Known for its prominent veins and quick growth, it thrives in rich, moist soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. This plant is sensitive to frost and should be protected in cooler climates. Its sap contains oxalates, which may cause skin irritation, so handling with care is advised. 'Calidora' is often used as a dramatic houseplant or in tropical garden settings.
Alocasia lauterbachiana 'Purple Sword'
Alocasia lauterbachiana 'Purple Sword' is a striking plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves and a purple tone underneath. It thrives in high humidity and is known for its serrated leaf edges.
Alocasia 'Sumo'
Alocasia 'Sumo' is a hybrid plant with deep green leaves and striking burgundy veining. It thrives in part shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil and prefers high humidity and temperatures between 65-75°F.
Alocasia sanderiana
Alocasia sanderiana, native to Northern Mindanao in the Philippines, is critically endangered in the wild. It features glossy dark green leaves with white veins, resembling a wavy sword blade. This plant requires high humidity and regular watering, thriving in warm, humid environments.
Alocasia 'Mayan Mask'
Alocasia 'Mayan Mask' is a hybrid with large arrowhead-shaped leaves featuring white veins and dark maroon undersides. It grows 6 to 8 feet tall and thrives in boggy conditions with morning sun and afternoon shade.
Alocasia 'Dragon Scale'
Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' is a striking plant with silvery-gray leaves and bold venation. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires high humidity and well-draining soil for optimal growth. This plant is a unique addition to any indoor plant collection.
Alocasia 'Triangularis'
Alocasia 'Triangularis' is a fast-growing houseplant with tall, skinny stems and crinkled, cupped leaves. It requires high humidity to thrive, making it suitable for indoor environments with controlled moisture levels. This plant's unique foliage and growth habit make it an interesting addition to plant collections, providing a tropical touch to indoor spaces.
Alocasia odora
Alocasia odora, known for its large, arrowhead-shaped leaves with white or cream-colored variegation, prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Native to East and Southeast Asia, it is used traditionally as medicine and as a vegetable, though it should not be consumed raw. This plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and can survive short periods of cold.
Alocasia lauterbachiana
Alocasia lauterbachiana, also known as the Purple Sword Alocasia, is native to northern New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. It features upward-pointing, elongated leaves with green, gold, and cream variegation and purplish undersides. This plant thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light.
Alocasia scalprum
Alocasia scalprum is a species native to Samar Island in the Philippines, known for its glossy, lance-shaped leaves with embossed veins. The leaves develop a blue sheen when mature, adding to its appeal. This compact plant thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect light.
Alocasia zebrina
Alocasia zebrina is a striking plant endemic to the Philippines, known for its striped pale green petioles and arrow-shaped glossy leaves. It can grow up to 9.5 feet tall and prefers medium to bright indirect sunlight. This plant thrives in humid environments with weekly watering and frequent misting.
Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty'
Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty' is a tropical indoor plant known for its striking variegated leaves with a camouflage pattern of light and dark green. It can grow up to 4 feet tall and features bluish-black stems. The plant thrives in consistently moist conditions but should be protected from direct sunlight and cold temperatures.
Alocasia 'Golden Bone'
Alocasia 'Golden Bone' is a striking plant with dark green waxy leaves and purple undersides. It prefers high humidity and is part of a diverse group with nearly 70 species available. The plant's arrowhead-shaped leaves and various forms of green veins make it a visually appealing choice for indoor and tropical gardens.
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Alocasia macrorrhizos, also known as giant taro, is a tropical plant with thick, glossy green leaves that are held upright on rigid stems. Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, it is cultivated for its ornamental and edible qualities. The plant is frost-tender and prefers warmer temperatures, thriving in well-drained soils.
Alocasia longiloba
Alocasia longiloba is a tropical plant known for its intricate veining and large, striking leaves. It thrives in bright indoor light or part sun to shade outdoors and does well under grow lights. This plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires good soil drainage and a chunky mix of coconut chips, perlite, and sphagnum moss.
Alocasia 'Mandalay'
Alocasia 'Mandalay' is a tropical plant admired for its large, textured deep green leaves with slightly ruffled edges and bright white striping. This easy-to-grow aroid thrives in high humidity, indirect light, and requires consistent moisture with well-draining soil. The plant's unique variegation makes each specimen distinct, adding a touch of elegance to indoor or outdoor spaces. It is an intermediate tropical plant, making it suitable for those looking to add a bit of the tropics to their collection.
Alocasia cuprea
Alocasia cuprea, native to Borneo, is renowned for its striking coppery leaves that can grow up to 24 inches long. The underside of the leaves is a deep purple, adding to its unique appearance. This plant has been known in Europe since the 1850s and is appreciated for its ornamental value.
Alocasia 'Ebony'
Alocasia 'Ebony' is a tropical plant with arrow-shaped leaves in deep green, accented by light green to silver veins. It requires high moisture and thrives in low light conditions, making it a perfect choice for indoor environments. This plant is also known for its air-purifying qualities.
Alocasia 'Dragons Breath'
Alocasia 'Dragon's Breath', commonly known as Dragon's Breath Elephant Ear, is a tropical plant with striking silvery blue, pointed foliage. It can grow quite large with age and prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. This plant should be watered when the soil feels dry, making it a dramatic addition to indoor spaces.
Alocasia chantrieri
Alocasia chantrieri is a rare hybrid known for its waxy, shield-shaped dark leaves with distinct veining. This plant prefers high humidity and is a striking addition to any collection of rare plants. Its unique foliage makes it a standout choice for those interested in exotic and unusual houseplants.
Alocasia wentii
Alocasia wentii, native to the highlands of New Guinea, is a striking plant with glossy bronze-green leaves and metallic-purple undersides. Suitable as a houseplant, it is winter hardy in Zone 7b and adds a tropical touch to indoor and outdoor spaces.