6" Alocasia variegated (macrorrhiza aurea)
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Care
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when soil is mostly dry
Loves humidity
Alocasia variegated (Alocasia macrorrhiza) is a very popular and highly sought after variegated species of elephant ear.
These plants can grow up to 10-15' in their natural habitat, though as an indoor plant you will find that they won't grow much taller than 5'.
The variegation pattern on these variegated Alocasia variegated is out of this world! It's common for it to put out a highly variegated leaf and then the next might be green. Truly wonderful plants that will always keep you on your toes wondering, "What will the next leaf look like?"!
Alocasia variegated prefer a well draining soil rich in organic matter. Allow your new plant to dry out between watering.
Additional information:
Alocasia is a genus of plants in the Aroid family native to many parts of Asia including but not limited to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia.
There are at least 90 officially recognized Alocasia species, with more discovered and properly named every year. Alocasia come in all sizes, from small to large. Jewel types like Black Velvet tend to stay on the bushier, more compact side.
Alocasia are rhizomatous or tuberous and self reproduce from corms.
Alocasia can go dormant during the cooler months, so try to provide your plant with temperatures above 50deg to ensure that they stay happy and healthy during this period.
