Plants in genus alocasia
Alocasia heterophylla 'Corazon'
Alocasia heterophylla 'Corazon' is a tropical plant with heart-shaped leaves featuring deep green and silver-white veins. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers bright, indirect light with high humidity. This plant requires regular watering and is a striking addition to indoor plant collections.
Alocasia infernalis 'Kapit'
Alocasia infernalis 'Kapit' is a striking houseplant known for its velvety, dark leaves with silver-white veins. It thrives in bright, indirect light and benefits from winter sunlight. The plant requires evenly moist soil and high humidity, making it ideal for indoor environments. A well-draining, peat-based potting mix is recommended to prevent root rot. Regular feeding with a diluted liquid fertilizer during the growing season supports its lush foliage. This rare plant is a favorite among collectors for its unique appearance and care requirements.
Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Variegated'
Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Variegated' is a tropical plant from Borneo, admired for its thick, shiny leaves with intricate vein patterns resembling stone carvings. It thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect light, making it a striking ornamental plant.
Alocasia 'Dragon's Tooth'
Alocasia 'Dragon's Tooth' is notable for its large, arrow-shaped leaves with prominent, tooth-like edges. The dark green foliage adds a unique texture to any plant collection.
Alocasia 'Jumbo Upright'
Alocasia 'Jumbo Upright' is a tropical plant with large, heart-shaped leaves that can grow 4-6 feet tall. It forms vase-shaped clumps and is known for its fast visual impact. The bright green, arrow-shaped foliage features prominent veins, and the plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy perennial in zones 8-11 and can be overwintered indoors in colder areas.
Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail'
Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail' forms clumps 3 feet tall and wide, with small, twisty, thick, glossy green leaves edged in narrow yellow. The variegation increases with maturity, making it a vigorous and visually appealing selection for gardens.
Alocasia 'Yucatan Princess'
This plant has extremely glossy, crinkled, grey-green leaves with brown undersides and robust, brick red stalks. It can reach a maximum height of 8 feet and adds a tropical flavor to the landscape, contrasting well with plants that have bright flowers.
Alocasia 'Portodora'
Alocasia 'Portodora' is a stunning plant with giant, heavily-scalloped green leaves and thick, muscular stalks. It thrives in moist, rich, organic soil and benefits from winter mulch to prevent rot. This plant is a hybrid selected for its impressive upright clump form.
Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' is admired for its stunning, bullate leaves with a velvety texture and distinct venation. The leaves darken as they mature, adding to its allure. It thrives in bright indoor light and prefers part sun to shade outdoors, requiring high humidity and less moisture than other Alocasia species.
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' is a tropical perennial known for its enormous heart-shaped leaves and dark green foliage with black stems. It grows 3 to 6 feet tall and is suitable for USDA zones 8 to 11. This moisture-loving plant thrives in well-drained organic soil and can be used as an annual accent in all zones. Its striking appearance and adaptability to heat and humidity make it a popular choice for containers and planters.
Alocasia indica
Alocasia indica is a variegated form of the upright elephant ear, known for its striking leaves that may be all green, all white, or splotched. This plant typically grows up to 3 feet tall and requires the removal of solid green shoots to maintain its variegation. With reduced chlorophyll content, it thrives in part sun to light shade. Alocasia indica is a captivating addition to gardens, offering a unique visual appeal with its ever-changing foliage.
Alocasia reginula 'Ninja'
Alocasia reginula 'Ninja' is a petite plant with striking deep green to black foliage and prominent white veins. This aroid is ideal for adding a touch of drama to indoor spaces. It prefers bright, indirect light and requires regular watering to maintain its lush appearance.
Alocasia nebula
Alocasia nebula is a striking plant with deep blue and silvery grey leaves that have vivid purple undersides. This plant can grow leaves over 2 feet across and thrives in bright light or part sun to shade. It requires high humidity and well-drained soil, with the soil needing to dry out almost completely between waterings. Native to Sarawak, Malaysia, it is considered challenging to grow as a houseplant due to its specific care requirements. Its unique foliage makes it a standout in any plant collection.
Alocasia zebrina 'Mint'
Alocasia zebrina 'Mint' is a striking houseplant with unique foliage that thrives in medium to bright, indirect sunlight. It requires weekly watering and frequent misting to maintain its preferred moist, but not wet, soil conditions. This plant flourishes in temperatures between 64-77°F and should be kept away from small children and pets due to its potential toxicity.