Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata
Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata
If you’re looking for a stunning and easy variegated aroid houseplant, Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata is an excellent choice. This clone produces amazing and unique variegation on each leaf without being finicky about cultivation. It can grow in a wide range of lighting and temperature conditions and achieve great size when properly grown. The first two pictures showcase the size of the mother plant and the last picture showcases a very close representation of the actual plants for sale in 4” pots. This plant will be shipped potted to minimize transportation stress.
Alocasia Care Guide
Sunlight: Alocasia are understory rainforest plants which means they thrive in shady conditions. They can be grown as houseplants in lower light areas with indirect sunlight.
Substrate: Alocasia are terrestrial aroids, they prefer to be grown in rich and well drained soil with generous amounts of fertilizer. Perlite and orchid bark may be added to increase drainage.
Watering: Alocasia enjoy frequent watering but need the soil to dry between waterings
Humidity: Alocasia can tolerate a wide range of humidity levels but they grow best when relative humidity is above 50%
Fertilizer: Solid pellet fertilizer and liquid fertilizer may be used in small quantities once a month to promote consistent growth.