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🌿 Alocasia Must-Haves: Stunning Varieties + Care Tips
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items If you’re ready to level up your indoor jungle with bold foliage and a little attitude, these Alocasias are calling your name. From velvet divas to stingray-shaped weirdos, each one has its own flair—and just like a true houseguest, they want bright ...
🛡 Care Tip: Likes bright, indirect light and moderate humidity. Let the top 2 inches of soil dry before watering—Polly’s sensitive to root rot.
🧽 Bonus: Wipe leaves to prevent dust buildup and pests.
Alocasia 'Polly' (Alocasia Amazonica or African ...
👑 Care Tip: Thrives in high humidity and bright light. The large, velvety leaves love airflow—use a fan nearby to prevent fungal issues.
🌿 Needs support as it grows large!
Alocasia 'Regal Shield' (Elephant Ear)'
🖤 Care Tip: Loves filtered light and high humidity. Use a well-draining mix with perlite or orchid bark to keep roots happy.
🚿 Keep leaves dry during watering to avoid spotting.
Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' (Green Velvet Alocasia)
🦓 Care Tip: Bright, indirect light keeps those striped stems strong. Allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering.
🧪 Can go dormant in winter—reduce watering, not panic!
Alocasia Zebrina
🖤 Care Tip: This jewel Alocasia thrives in medium to bright indirect light and needs less water than most—keep soil slightly moist, not wet.
🌑 Avoid overwatering; prefers to dry slightly between waterings.
Alocasia Black Velvet
🐉 Care Tip: High humidity is essential! Loves chunky soil and bright, indirect light. Don’t let it dry out completely.
💦 Best grown with a humidity dome or near a humidifier.
Alocasia Silver Dragon
🔮 Care Tip: Similar to Silver Dragon but more tolerant of average humidity—just not dry air. Prefers evenly moist soil.
🌱 Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the silvery leaves.
Alocasia 'Dragon Scale'
🪨 Care Tip: Compact and low-key—perfect for small spaces. Water when top inch is dry. Likes medium humidity and indirect light.
🌫️ Too much water can cause yellowing or rot.
Alocasia Maharani (Gray Dragon) Plant Care and Growing Guide
🌫 Care Tip: Thrives in bright, indirect light and tolerates cooler temps better than most Alocasias.
💧 Let the top layer dry out before watering—this one’s more forgiving.
Alocasia Wentii
🌿 Care Tip: Loves bright light and humidity—best as a statement floor plant. Water deeply, then let the top few inches dry.
🧽 Keep the leaves clean to avoid pests on its large surface area.
Alocasia 'Portora' (Elephant Ear)
🌬 Care Tip: Can grow huge! Give it space and high humidity. Likes consistent watering but hates soggy soil.
🚿 Can tolerate slightly more sun than others—perfect near a bright window.
Alocasia macrorrhizos (Giant Taro)
🛸 Care Tip: Bright light helps those wild, stingray-shaped leaves thrive. Keep soil moist but well-drained.
✨ Loves consistent humidity and monthly fertilizing in spring/summer.
Alocasia Stingray
🌋 Care Tip: Prefers bright indirect light and very high humidity. Let soil dry just slightly between waterings.
🧪 Sensitive to cold drafts—keep warm and cozy.
Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'
🏹 Care Tip: A compact version of Polly with narrow leaves—perfect for desks or shelves. Medium humidity is enough, and it tolerates lower light well.
💧 Water when top inch is dry.
Alocasia Bambino