Alocasia – Care for a Tropical Plant
Alocasia is a A tropical houseplant that has become popular for its unique leaves and variations. With the right care, it can become a nice ornamental plant at home, but some Alocasia varieties may require a little extra care.
Alocasia baginda 'dragon scale' is from the Borneo rainforest and has leaves that resemble dragon scales.
How do I care for my Alocasia?
Alocasia thrives best in a warm and humid environment. Place the plant in indirect light. It can handle darker conditions, but it still needs a bright spot to grow well, especially in winter, when Alocasia can be placed in a sunny window.
Alocasia is very sensitive to both overwatering and drought, the goal is to keep the soil slightly moist at all times. To achieve this without causing root rot, an airy and well-drained soil is needed.
Feel free to use a mixture of pumice and perlite if you want to grow hydroponically. Alocasia also thrives in Sphagnum moss or our own peat-free planting soil Aroid & Orchid Soil.
Alocasia zebrina (Zebra shield), from the Philippines and is known for its striped stems.
How to propagate Alocasia?
Alocasia reproduces via small tubers, called corms, which form around the roots. These can be planted in their own growing pots with an airy soil mixture. With the right care, they quickly grow into cute little plants.
Amazon shield, Alocasia amazonica (Polly): A classic variety with sharp veins in the shiny leaves
Common varieties of Alocasia
There are many exciting Alocasia varieties to choose from, from those with large leaves to those with more slender and elegant shapes.
- Alocasia frydek: A popular plant with dark, almost velvety leaves
- Alocasia jacklyn: A rare, lobed Alocasia from Sulawesi in Southeast Asia
- Alocasia cuprea red: Known for its metallic, reddish leaves.
- Alocasia Brancifolia: One Green plant with long, narrow leaves that give an exotic impression.
- Alocasia Scalprum: One of the more unusual plants in the collection.
Is Alocasia difficult to care for?
Many people consider Alocasia to be a A difficult plant to care for, but with the right soil and watering it is manageable. For those who like to experiment, it can also be grown in orchid pots , where the roots can breathe better.
Alocasia frydek variegata : A rarer variety with white, variegated colors in the leaves.
Shop Alocasia and accessories online
We offer a wide range of plants, including Alocasia and other green plants online. Here you will also find orchid pots, peat-free soil and other accessories for your Alocasia. Alocasia is an exotic flower and a nice addition for those who like tropical plants.
