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The Alocasia Black Velvet (scientific name: Alocasia Reginula) is a low-growing Alocasia, reaching just 20 inches (50cm) tall at maturity. But don’t let its small stature fool you – with dark, mysterious leaves, silvery veins, and a surprising purple underside, this little plant makes a big impression. 🙂 Care-wise, your fussy Alocasia Black Velvet requires […]

The Alocasia Silver Dragon (scientific name: Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’) has silvery-green, textured leaves that resemble dragon scales. New leaves emerge small and green, but as they enlarge, start to take on the silvery hue that makes its foliage so stunning. 🙂 Despite its dramatic effect, the Alocasia Silver Dragon is small in stature. Expect

Native to subtropical Asia and Australia, Alocasias come from the Araceae family, but are not as well-known as other family members like Monsteras, Philodendrons and Pothos. As a genus, they are prized for their varied foliage, colors and sizes. Because of their love for warmth and humidity, most species do well in mild indoor conditions,

The stunning Alocasia Frydek (scientific name: Alocasia micholitziana Frydek) is a tropical perennial houseplant known for bold white veins running through dark, forest green leaves. Leaves are thick and stiff, formed in an interesting arrow or Elephant Ear shape that is recognizable in a number of Alocasias. Its velvety – not glossy – green leaves

The Alocasia Lauterbachiana, also known as Purple Sword or Elephant Ear, is well-loved for its exotic, sword-shaped foliage that grows from thick, upright zebra-striped stems. Long leaves have elegantly scalloped edges. Flip over the leaves, and it’ll reveal surprising purple undersides, giving the Purple Sword its nickname. 🙂 In terms of care difficulty, we put

The Alocasia Sarian is a new hybrid Alocasia. It is known for its elephant-ear shaped leaves with defined veins. In terms of care, we place this Alocasia Sarian as a middle-of-the-road plant. Once established, it doesn’t need much maintenance, but it can be too fussy for beginners. A warm climate for this frost-tender perennial is

The Alocasia Stingray (botanical name: Alocasia Macrorrhiza ‘Stingray’ or common name Elephant Ear) is an exotic and unique plant. They have thick, zebra-striped stems that resemble those of the Alocasia Zebrina, but what takes the cake is its beautifully-shaped foliage. The distal part of its leaves is a thin and narrow, pointy midrib, which look

The Alocasia Zebrina is an adorable plant with loads of character. With lush elephant-ear leaves held up by zebra-striped petioles, who can resist? It was its unique stripes that first captured our hearts! 🙂 Also known as the Alocasia Zebrina’ Tiger’ or Elephant Ears, the Zebrina is not the easiest houseplant to look after. Admittedly,

The Alocasia Polly is a houseplant favorite. It is a tropical perennial known for its leathery arrowhead leaves and prominent light green veins. Caring for your Alocasia Polly takes some commitment. It is a temperamental plant that requires >70% humidity, deep watering when its top 2-3 inches (5-7.6 cm)of soil is dry, and bright indirect