Plant Care

Light Requirements: Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.

Water Requirements: Keep the soil lightly and consistently moist while allowing the top 1–2 inches to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged soil.

Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during active growth in spring and summer. Reduce feeding during fall and winter.

Soil: Use a chunky, airy, well-draining aroid mix with potting soil, orchid bark, and perlite.

Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures around 65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below about 60°F.

Pet Safety: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Alocasias contain insoluble calcium oxalates.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.

Growth Habit: An upright, clumping Alocasia with dramatic arrow-shaped foliage and distinctive pale marbled markings.