Alocasia

The Alocasia is a popular foliage plant, growing nearly eighty species. This tropical houseplant likes a moist, warm environment. Therefore, on average, this plant needs water a little more often than a Philodendron, for example.

What makes the Alocasia an attractive plant is the special shapes and textures of its leaves. In addition, the leaves can be very diverse colors.

Thus, there are also quite a few rare variegata versions of the Alocasia plant. Variegata is the local lack of chlorophyll in a leaf. This can cause the plant to have localized discoloration. Because this is a very unique and rare feature, these plants are often worth a lot.

The Alocasia shows very clearly when it needs watering. because this is visible on the stems of the plant. These then go a hang down a little. Be careful not to water the plant too wet, as this can cause root rot.